tapis roulant - tappeto mobile
English translation: moving sidewalk
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|  Selected response from: Nicoletta Canesi Italy Local time: 13:29 | |||
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| na | [passenger/pedestrian] conveyor |
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| na | moving sidewalk |
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| na | People mover |
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| na | moving sidewalk |
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[passenger/pedestrian] conveyor Explanation: Corresponding French terms: - Bande transporteuse - accélérateur piétonnier - tapis roulant |
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moving sidewalk Explanation: Paola L M many sites, too many considering there is a rock group by that name Reference: http://www.get-a-quote.net/getaquote/QuoteEngine/costbook.as... |
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People mover Explanation: According to the American Heritage Dictionary: people mover n. A means of mass transit, such as a moving sidewalk or a monorail, used to transport people, usually along a fixed route. Although I've very often heard the term 'TRAVELATOR'. see above |
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moving sidewalk Explanation: In airports with a recorded messages that warns you you're about to hit the end of the thing, that's what it's called by the friendly voice. ("Caution; you are nearing the end of the moving sidewalk" or somesuch.) |
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