funicular (Meaning)
funicular (n)
a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars
funicular (a)
relating to or operated by a cable
funicular (a.)
Consisting of a small cord or fiber.
Dependent on the tension of a cord.
Pertaining to a funiculus; made up of, or resembling, a funiculus, or funiculi; as, a funicular ligament.
Synonyms & Antonyms of funicular
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funicular Sentence Examples
- The picturesque San Francisco Cable Car system is a steep funicular that ascends the city's iconic hills.
- The Niesen funicular, located in Switzerland, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bernese Alps.
- The Valparaíso funicular in Chile provides a convenient and scenic mode of transportation between the port and the city's historic hills.
- The Montjuïc funicular in Barcelona, Spain, transports riders to the iconic castle situated atop the mountain.
- The funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal, has become a popular tourist attraction for its panoramic views of the city's rooftops.
- The Ulriken funicular in Bergen, Norway, takes passengers to the summit of Mount Fløyen, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding fjords.
- The Heidelberg funicular, nestled amid the rolling hills of Germany, provides an effortless ascent to the Old Town.
- The funicular in Tbilisi, Georgia, grants access to the ancient Narikala Fortress, perched upon a rocky bluff.
- The Pöstlingbergbahn funicular in Linz, Austria, connects the city center with the Pöstlingberg hill, offering panoramic views of the Danube River.
- The funicular on the slopes of Japan's Mount Takao provides hikers with a convenient way to reach the summit, known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance.
FAQs About the word funicular
a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars, relating to or operated by a cableConsis
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The picturesque San Francisco Cable Car system is a steep funicular that ascends the city's iconic hills.
The Niesen funicular, located in Switzerland, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bernese Alps.
The Valparaíso funicular in Chile provides a convenient and scenic mode of transportation between the port and the city's historic hills.
The Montjuïc funicular in Barcelona, Spain, transports riders to the iconic castle situated atop the mountain.
