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funicular

noun

Meaning

A cable railway in which a car ascending a steep slope is counterbalanced by another car descending simultaneously.

Examples

The funicular climbed the cliffside with impressive ease, offering passengers a panoramic view of the harbor.
Because the track was too steep for a standard train, the city installed a funicular to transport commuters.

Synonyms: cable car, inclined railway, cliff railway, cable railway

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funicular (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: fjuːˈnɪkjʊlər

Definition

A cable railway in which a car ascending a steep slope is counterbalanced by another car descending simultaneously.

Examples

The funicular climbed the cliffside with impressive ease, offering passengers a panoramic view of the harbor.
Because the track was too steep for a standard train, the city installed a funicular to transport commuters.

How to Use funicular

take the funicular (collocation): to travel using this transport — "You should take the funicular if you want to avoid the stairs."

Synonyms of funicular

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