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Cable car

//ˈkeɪ.bəl ˌkɑːɹ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A streetcar moved by gripping to rotating loop of cable running along the track. Philippines, US
  2. 2
    a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway wordnet
  3. 3
    Any passenger vehicle attached to a moving cable for propulsion, and guided by some form of rails, on a specially-built track not in a street.

    "The Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) opened to passengers on March 10. The 1.3-mile cable car system is initially available for public use between 1400-1900 before opening in full at the end of the month."

  4. 4
    A hanging carriage or car for transporting people or cargo.

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