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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A continuously moving series of open seats, slung from overhead cables, used to transport people (especially skiers) up the sides of mountains.
2. 2
   a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chair liftchairwayinclinatorinclinatormagic carpetski lift

Example

More examples

"Tom took the chairlift up to the top of the mountain."

Etymology

From chair + lift.

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