2006-12-20 12:18:03 · 14 answers · asked by selina 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A down escalator.
2006-12-20 12:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An escalator is a mechanically moving set of stair which goes up and down. Coming down, it is still an escalator, because it is named for the whole instrument.
2006-12-20 12:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Escalator" was the trade name originally. It's a combination of "elevator" and "scala" (latin for steps). It was brought into common usage in the 50's because it's useage was not policed or enforced. (Like how in the U.K most people call a vacuum cleaner a "hoover" however that's a brand name or even "heroin" that's a copyrighted trade name too")
Other names included "Motorstair", "Electric Stairway" and "Motor Stairs".
They would have been much more sensible names so good point. ;)
2006-12-20 12:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called an escalator. Also - an elevator is an elevator - either direction.
2006-12-20 12:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by liddabet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graham
2006-12-20 12:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
descenator, or descanator.
To escalate, is to climb, essentially, so to climb down, is to descend.
Therefore, a descent'an'at'or....for descending?
This is made up, but so is escalator, both are based in latin, for climb, and climb down.
2006-12-20 12:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by ben b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always called the one going up an "upscalator" and the one going down a "downscalator".
2006-12-20 12:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Corazon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I big stick with a cherry on top
2006-12-20 12:25:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
an escalator!
You are right, it is a misnomer!
2006-12-20 12:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it should jollywell be
called
a descalator.
unfortunately u might not know whether to
ride on it............
or use it on the kettle !!LOL!!!!
2006-12-20 12:23:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋