aerial tramway
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Definition
Noun: * A transportation system consisting of passenger or cargo cabins that are suspended from and moved along a strong, stationary cable. The system is supported by a series of tall towers or pylons erected along its route. It is typically used to transport people or materials across difficult terrain, such as over a river, valley, or up a steep mountain slope.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the entire transportation system or installation. It is a technical term used in engineering, transportation, and tourism contexts.
Examples
- The aerial tramway provides breathtaking views of the city and the bay below.
- Engineers constructed an aerial tramway to move supplies across the deep canyon.
- The ski resort's aerial tramway can carry 100 passengers to the summit in eight minutes.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with in American English, though is more precise for systems with two large cabins that shuttle back and forth on a single cable loop.
- In a technical context, it distinguishes this system from other cable transport like gondola lifts (with multiple, smaller detachable cabins) or funiculars (rail-based systems on steep slopes).
Variants and Related Words
- Cable car (noun): A common synonym, especially in general usage.
- Ropeway (noun): A broader term encompassing all transport systems that use cables, including aerial tramways.
- Telepherique (noun): The French-derived term used in some English contexts, especially at European tourist sites.
Synonyms
- Cable car
- Ropeway
- Tram (in this specific context)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Aerial tramway cabin/car: The passenger or cargo carrier itself.
- Aerial tramway tower/pylon: One of the supporting structures.
- Aerial tramway cable: The main haul rope that supports and moves the cabins.
Noun
- a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers