Funicular: meaning, definitions and examples

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funicular

 

[ fjuหหˆnษชkjสŠlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น funicular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฏเฅเคจเคฟเค•เฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Standseilbahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta gantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะฝั–ะบัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolejka linowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒผใƒ–ใƒซใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท funiculaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ funicular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fรผnikรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›”๋‹ˆ์ฟจ๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ู‘ูŠูƒูŠูˆู„ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lanovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ†่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ funicular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjallgรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะฝั–ะบัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ funikulyor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ funicular

Etymology

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.