funicular Definition
fu·nicu·lar (fyo̵̅o̅ nik′yo̵̅o̅ lər)
adjective
- of or like a funiculus or funiculi
- of, worked by, or hanging from a rope or cable
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- new: A brand new funicular surrounded by outdated tows does not amount to modern facilities.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.

