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funicular Definition

fu·nicu·lar (fyo̵̅o̅ nikyo̵̅o̅ lər)

adjective

  1. of or like a funiculus or funiculi
  2. of, worked by, or hanging from a rope or cable

Etymology: < L funiculus (see funicle) + -ar

noun

a mountain railway on which counterbalanced cars on parallel sets of rails are pulled up and lowered by cables

funicular Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • take: The upper town is worth a visit - take the small funicular from the lower town.
  • use: It will still be possible to reach the West Wall, but by using the funicular to ascend, which can have long queues.
  • build: And, when they finish building the funicular, you won't even be able to do that.
  • include: This updated version now included funiculars and directions to each location using public transport.
  • oppose: Oppose the funicular by all means on any grounds that make sense.

Converse of subject

link: A 4-star hotel on a hill with wonderful panoramic views and linked by funicular to the beach and Letojanni.

Adjective modifier

  • underground: An excellent lift system includes two high speed underground funiculars.
  • little: If it is wet or if a storm beckons a little funicular will get you down. q Day 6: Walks from Hallstatt.
  • new: A brand new funicular surrounded by outdated tows does not amount to modern facilities.

Modifies a noun

  • railroad: You can take a steamer out onto the lake or a trip on the funicular railroad to the top of the Harder Mountain.
  • lift: For those who prefer a quicker journey, Folkestone boasts an unusual water powered funicular lift.
  • train: The first funicular train for the public will be at 9am.
  • station: Just beyond the cathedral is the funicular station and the Vieux Lyon métro, from where you can ascend to the towns Roman remains.
  • development: A strong argument in favor of the funicular development is that it would provide welcome jobs in an area of high unemployment.
  • ride: For an overview of the city, harbor and mountains, take the popular funicular ride up the 320m Mount Fløyen.

Noun used with modifier

  • cairngorm: The Cairngorm funicular case referred to under above Question 1b is a case in point.
  • gorm: Simple: it puts on an exhibition at the day lodge on the Cairn Gorm funicular.
  • speed: Britain's first high speed funicular railroad was opened on Cairngorm on Sunday 23rd December 2001.

Preposition: from

town: The upper town is worth a visit - take the small funicular from the lower town.

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