Funicular: meaning, definitions and examples
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funicular
[ fjuหหnษชkjสlษr ]
transportation system
A funicular is a type of cable railway on a slope that uses a pair of vehicles connected by a cable, where one vehicle's descent pulls the other vehicle upwards. It is commonly used in hilly or mountainous areas to transport people and goods up and down steep inclines.
Synonyms
cable car, funicular railway, inclined railway
Examples of usage
- We took the funicular to the top of the hill.
- The funicular railway offers stunning views of the valley.
- He enjoys riding the funicular when visiting the mountain resort.
Translations
Translations of the word "funicular" in other languages:
๐ต๐น funicular
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฏเฅเคจเคฟเคเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Standseilbahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ kereta gantung
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฝัะบัะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ kolejka linowa
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใผใใซใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท funiculaire
๐ช๐ธ funicular
๐น๐ท fรผnikรผler
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋์ฟจ๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููููููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ lanovka
๐ธ๐ฐ lanovka
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ funicular
๐ฎ๐ธ fjallgรถng
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัะบัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแแแแฃแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ funikulyor
๐ฒ๐ฝ funicular
Word origin
The term 'funicular' comes from the Latin word 'funiculus', meaning 'a small rope' or 'cable'. This reflects the mechanism by which a funicular operates, using cables to pull the cars up and down. The first funicular railways were developed in the early 19th century, particularly in Europe, and were often used in areas with steep hills to facilitate transportation. Today, funiculars are popular tourist attractions, providing not only a means of travel but also scenic views and a unique experience in locations around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,430 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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