funicular

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Definitions

1. noun

a system of transportation using cable cars or elevators for transporting people or goods, typically in hilly or mountainous areas

“The tourists took the funicular to reach the top of the mountain.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a funicular system

“The funicular-style elevator in the old building was a unique feature.”

Synonyms

  • cable car
  • elevator
  • lift

Antonyms

  • escalator
  • moving walkway