Aerial Tramway (Noun)
Meaning
A conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mountain resort featured an aerial tramway that whisked skiers to the top of the slopes in minutes.
- Visitors to the scenic park enjoyed a bird's-eye view of the landscape from the aerial tramway that spanned the valley.
- Aerial tramways are commonly used in mining operations to transport ore from the mines to the processing plants.
- The aerial tramway that connected the two cities was a marvel of engineering when it was first built.
- In some cities, aerial tramways serve as a public transportation system, offering an alternative to traditional buses and trains.