liftshaft
(UK) The vertical shaft in a building which contains a lift (elevator) platform or cab, and through which it is moved from floor to floor.
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(UK) The vertical shaft in a building which contains a lift (elevator) platform or cab, and through which it is moved from floor to floor.
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