liftboy


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liftboy

(ˈlɪftˌbɔɪ) or

liftman

n, pl -boys or -men
(Professions) a person who operates a lift, esp in large public or commercial buildings and hotels
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liftboy

[ˈlɪftˌbɔɪ] liftman [ˈlɪftˌmæn] n (-boys or -men (pl)) → lift m inv, ascensorista m/f
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