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monument Word or Phrase:MINE LIFTING AND WINDING STRUCTURE *  
Definition:Buildings and structures associated with lifting and winding at the site of a mine.
monument Word or Phrase:LIFTING AND WINDING STRUCTURE *  
Definition:Structures used for the lifting or hoisting of goods, machinery, vehicles, people and livestock.
monument Word or Phrase:LIFT TESTING TOWER *  
Definition:A tower, consisting of one or several testing shafts, for testing lifts and for training personnel.
monument Word or Phrase:SEDAN CHAIR LIFT *  
Definition:A stepped, roadside platform, usually of stone on which a sedan chair was placed to allow the porters to lift the chair without having to bend.
monument Word or Phrase:RAILWAY LIFT *  
Definition:A mechanically operated lift used to transfer rolling stock from one level of track to another.
monument Word or Phrase:AERIAL LIFT *  
Definition:A means of transportation where cars, chairs or cabins are carried above the ground by means of one or more cables suspended between towers or pylons.
monument Word or Phrase:LIFT BRIDGE *  
Definition:A bridge that incorporates a span that moves upwards vertically to provide a passageway for navigation.
monument Word or Phrase:CANAL LIFT *  
Definition:A massive structure designed to transfer canal boats between different canal or river navigations, eg. Anderton boat lift.
monument Word or Phrase:BOAT LIFT *  
Definition:A structure used for the lifting of boats and other water craft.
monument Word or Phrase:LIFT *  
Definition:A structure consisting of a box or platform for carrying goods or passengers from one level to another. Use specific type where known.

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