tram
Plural
trams
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a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers
- The tram glided smoothly along its tracks, taking commuters through the heart of the city.
- Tourists loved riding the historic tram, which offered a scenic tour of the downtown area.
- The city's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses.
- He caught the tram every morning to get to his office, enjoying the quick and quiet ride.
- The tram stopped at each designated station, allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently.
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a small, four-wheeled wagon running on rails, used in mines to carry ore or materials
- The miners loaded the tram with coal.
- Each tram was pushed by hand through the narrow tunnel.
- The old mine still had rusted trams on the tracks.
- He inspected the tram before the next load.
- They filled the tram with rocks and sent it to the surface.
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a cable-suspended transport system that carries passengers or goods in cars supported by towers
- The mountain tram carried tourists to the summit.
- We rode the tram across the valley for a scenic view.
- The aerial tram connects the two sides of the river.
- The ski resort's tram can hold over fifty passengers.
- The tram offered a breathtaking ride above the forest.