elevation
- n the event of something being raised upward
an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon - n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
- n angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
- n a raised or elevated geological formation
- n distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
there was snow at the higher elevations - n (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
a dancer of exceptional elevation - n drawing of an exterior of a structure
- n the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
his elevation to cardinal
elevator
- n lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
- n the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend