What does "t-bar" mean?

A type of ski lift where skiers/snowboarders are dragged up the ski run while they slide along on their skis/snowboards on the slope. They hang onto a T-shaped bar, a crossbar handle and a lead shaft linking to the drive cable.

What is a synonym for "t-bar"?

Common synonyms include: alpine lift, t-bar lift, t-top.

T-bar

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Noun

1
A type of ski lift where skiers/snowboarders are dragged up the ski run while they slide along on their skis/snowboards on the slope. They hang onto a T-shaped bar, a crossbar handle and a lead shaft linking to the drive cable.
2
a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis wordnet
3
A T-top.
4
A girl's shoe resembling a Mary Jane, with a T-shaped strap and buckle at the front.
"Types of women's and girls' shoes were limited to court shoes (pumps), Alberts, ties, I-bars, T-bars, ankle straps, […]"

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alpine lift t-bar lift t-top

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"Types of women's and girls' shoes were limited to court shoes (pumps), Alberts, ties, I-bars, T-bars, ankle straps, […]"

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