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Meaning of trolley pole | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A pole of wood or metal, used to transfer electricity from an overhead wire to power a tram, streetcar or trolley bus.

Examples

“Current collection is by trolley pole with fixed head, and the locomotive is equipped with hand brake, electric headlights and a warning bell.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

trolley problem trolley trasher trolley-dolly trolleybus Trolleyed trolleyer

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