telferage

/ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of transport or conveying people or goods, especially by cable or rope, especially in relation to mines or quarries.

“The mine used a complex system of telferage to transport miners and equipment underground.”

Synonyms

  • conveyance
  • transportation

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • seclusion