Funicular
noun
A railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable.
We took the funicular to the top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- funicular railway
- take the funicular
adjective
Relating to a cable railway, especially one on a mountainside.
The funicular system makes travel on the mountainside safer and more efficient.
Often appears as...
- funicular system
- funicular railway
noun
A railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable.
We took the funicular to the top of the hill.
Often appears as...
- funicular railway
- take the funicular
adjective
Relating to a cable railway, especially one on a mountainside.
The funicular system makes travel on the mountainside safer and more efficient.
Often appears as...
- funicular system
- funicular railway
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mountain Travel
Funiculars are often used in tourist areas for scenic mountain ascents.
Remember to capture the scenic beauty when you're on the funicular.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Structure
A funicular has tracks and is different from a cable car which doesn't run on rails.
Unlike the cable car, the funicular had a track which it followed up the hill.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Speed
Funiculars are more for overcoming steep inclines, not for fast travel.
The funicular slowly climbed the steep slope, giving us time to enjoy the view.
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tramway
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