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Tram
01
a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers
Dialect
British
British
Examples
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.
02
a small, four-wheeled wagon running on rails, used in mines to carry ore or materials
Examples
The miners loaded the tram with coal.
Each tram was pushed by hand through the narrow tunnel.
03
a cable-suspended transport system that carries passengers or goods in cars supported by towers
Examples
The mountain tram carried tourists to the summit.
We rode the tram across the valley for a scenic view.
to tram
01
to travel or be transported by tram
Examples
We trammed across the city to reach the university.
Tourists often tram from the hotel to the old town.
