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funicular

funicular

8.9
Using a cable to pull cars up a steep hill
  • adjective
  • /fjuˈnɪkjələr/
  • Specialized
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  • The funicular railway climbed the mountainside with ease thanks to its cable system.

Examples

  • A funicular system is often the best solution for transporting people up steep hills.

  • We took a funicular ride to enjoy the scenic views.

  • The city invested in a funicular cable lift to connect the lower and upper districts.

  • The funicular railway connects the city to the mountain.

  • The funicular railway climbed the mountainside with ease thanks to its cable system.

  • The city invested in a funicular cable lift to connect the lower and upper districts.

  • A funicular system is often the best solution for transporting people up steep hills.

Compounds

funicular railway
  • Specialized
7.5

A steep railway with two cars joined by a cable that balance each other

Surface Forms

funicular positive

Etymology

Funicular comes from the Latin words funis 'rope' and funiculus 'small rope', so a funicular system is one that works 'by a cable' to pull vehicles up a steep slope.