Meaning of cable car | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A streetcar moved by gripping to rotating loop of cable running along the track.
   Philippines, US
2. Any passenger vehicle attached to a moving cable for propulsion, and guided by some form of rails, on a specially-built track not in a street.
3. A hanging carriage or car for transporting people or cargo.

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Examples

“The Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) opened to passengers on March 10. The 1.3-mile cable car system is initially available for public use between 1400-1900 before opening in full at the end of the month.”

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