funicular (Meaning)

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funicular (n)

a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars

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funicular (a)

relating to or operated by a cable

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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

  1. The picturesque San Francisco Cable Car system is a steep funicular that ascends the city's iconic hills.
  2. The Niesen funicular, located in Switzerland, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bernese Alps.
  3. The Valparaíso funicular in Chile provides a convenient and scenic mode of transportation between the port and the city's historic hills.
  4. The Montjuïc funicular in Barcelona, Spain, transports riders to the iconic castle situated atop the mountain.
  5. The funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal, has become a popular tourist attraction for its panoramic views of the city's rooftops.
  6. The Ulriken funicular in Bergen, Norway, takes passengers to the summit of Mount Fløyen, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding fjords.
  7. The Heidelberg funicular, nestled amid the rolling hills of Germany, provides an effortless ascent to the Old Town.
  8. The funicular in Tbilisi, Georgia, grants access to the ancient Narikala Fortress, perched upon a rocky bluff.
  9. The Pöstlingbergbahn funicular in Linz, Austria, connects the city center with the Pöstlingberg hill, offering panoramic views of the Danube River.
  10. 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.

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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.