paternoster Sentence Examples
- The ancient paternoster lift silently transported devotees to the top of the temple tower.
- The rhythmic clinking of the paternoster beads calmed the monk's troubled mind.
- The paternoster mill endlessly ground grain, providing sustenance for the village.
- The intricate paternoster pattern adorned the medieval tapestry with its delicate curves.
- The paternoster's monotonous drone filled the cathedral as prayers were recited.
- The paternoster staircase spiraled upwards, offering a challenging climb to the summit.
- The paternoster window's stained glass depicted scenes from the life of Christ.
- The paternoster loop remained unbroken, a symbol of continuity and tradition.
- The paternoster crane's towering presence loomed over the construction site.
- The paternoster lift, once a common sight, has now become a rare and historical curiosity.
paternoster Meaning
paternoster (n)
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father'
a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
paternoster (n.)
The Lord's prayer, so called from the first two words of the Latin version.
A beadlike ornament in moldings.
A line with a row of hooks and bead/shaped sinkers.
An elevator of an inclined endless traveling chain or belt bearing buckets or shelves which ascend on one side loaded, and empty themselves at the top.
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(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father', a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an e
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The ancient paternoster lift silently transported devotees to the top of the temple tower.
The rhythmic clinking of the paternoster beads calmed the monk's troubled mind.
The paternoster mill endlessly ground grain, providing sustenance for the village.
The intricate paternoster pattern adorned the medieval tapestry with its delicate curves.
