noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An automated transportation system powered by electricity, especially a cable car used to transport minerals or other goods. countable, uncountable

   "I am almost afraid to speak of the probable uses to which telpherage may be put."

2. 2
   a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity wordnet

Synonyms

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air expressairfreightairliftbearingcarriagecarry

Example

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"I am almost afraid to speak of the probable uses to which telpherage may be put."

Etymology

From telpher + -age.

Related phrases

cable car

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