Tram (Noun)
Meaning 1
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 used a tram to transport skiers and equipment to the top of the slopes.
- The city's newest tram line was designed to reduce traffic congestion and provide a scenic route through the downtown area.
- Travelers in the beautiful European city marveled at the historic tram system that scaled the steep hills.
- In the 19th century, ore from the nearby mine was hauled up to the mill using a cable-pulled tram system.
- On their Swiss vacation, the tourists opted for the high-speed tram to whizz up to the stunning summit view.
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Meaning 2
A four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine; "a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.