gondola
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈɡɒndələ/
- Specialized
:
góndola
- During our ascent, the gondola swayed gently in the crisp alpine air.
Examples
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The tourists enjoyed breathtaking views as they rode in the gondola high above the mountains.
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A safety line and descending system provide a means for leaving a stranded gondola.
Academic text (1992) -
There were burn marks on what was left of the envelope and on the gondola.
Fiction book (1990) -
The position of the gondola or pod is controlled by the crane operator; remote radio control is also possible.
Academic text (1992) -
Although abrupt stops could cause the gondola to rock, the overall sensation was secure.
Academic text (1992) -
The gondola position is controlled by a crane operator, who follows directions given from the gondola by hand, voice, or walkie-talkie.
Academic text (1992) -
With fully enclosed and climate-controlled gondolas, your whole family can enjoy a flight in comfort!
Blog text (16) -
The gondola provided a steady working platform when aloft; anchoring to adjacent branches was rarely necessary.
Academic text (1992) -
The tanks had not ruptured, despite the gondola's dented frame.
Fiction book (1990) -
We loaded our equipment into the gondola before starting our aerial journey to the summit.
Synonyms
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8.1
A compartment hung under an airship that holds people and goods
Compounds
- Specialized
A low open train car with fixed sides and no roof for carrying loose materials like coal
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
The airship gondola got its name from the same Italian word: the small cabin hangs under the balloon like a little 'boat', so that suspended compartment is called a gondola.