All 3 Uses of
stationary
in
The Da Vinci Code
- Now, as Langdon approached the stationary escalators, he paused, realizing Fache was no longer beside him.†
Chpt 4 *
- The target was plenty big—an expansive, stationary tarp—and it was less than ten feet from the side of the building.†
Chpt 17-18
- New gears engaged, and the claw transported the box to the far side of the vault, coming to a stop over a stationary conveyor belt.†
Chpt 43-44
Definition:
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(stationary) standing still; or not capable of being movededitor's notes: Stationary is commonly confused with stationery; i.e., paper for writing letters. The words are pronounced identically, so be sure to note the spelling. It might help to remember which is which, by thinking "First sit still; then write."