to tram
7.2
To move people or things along tracks using a small train
- verb
- /træm/
- UK
:
transportar en tranvía
- They will tram the supplies along the tracks to reach the warehouse.
Examples
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We need to tram the new equipment to the other side of the construction site.
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During the tour, we saw how they tram tourists up the hill to the cable car station.
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The next thing I want to do is I'm going to tram in my mill here.
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Hop on me and tram while we're driving I wanted to give you guys a couple like quick updates on the Shiner Sam property.
Synonyms
to transport
vsto tram
377
1.4
To move people or goods from one place to another, often by vehicle
is specifically about moving via short track vehicles rather than general movement
7
1.0
To travel by rail to another place
is for short local trips along tracks rather than mainline travel
to ride the rails
vsto tram
4
7.4
To travel long distances by train in a relaxed or adventurous way
is mainly about short, practical local trips rather than long journeys
to rail
vsto tram
1
2.4
To travel by train
is used for short street or local track trips rather than longer track services
2.1
To send people or goods by train
focuses on shorter urban track vehicles rather than long scheduled services
Idioms
How Far
long-distance
38
3.4
38
3.4
intercity
5
3.1
5
3.1
interurban
1
6.4
- Archaic
1
6.4
commuter train
10
2.5
10
2.5
local
5
2.7
5
2.7
to tram
- UK
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tram as a verb comes from the noun and originally meant to 'carry' things along those tracks or routes. So to tram something is to move or transport it by tram or along rails.