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Gondola
01
a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice
Examples
Sunset is a particularly magical time for a gondola ride in Venice.
Tourists often take gondola rides to explore the picturesque waterways of Venice.
02
an open freight car with a flat bottom and fixed sides, designed for transporting goods by rail
Examples
The railway company loaded the coal onto the gondola for transport.
The gondola rattled along the tracks carrying lumber to the construction site.
03
the compartment suspended from an airship that carries crew, cargo, or equipment such as the engine or controls
Examples
The crew monitored flight instruments from the gondola.
The gondola's design allowed the pilots to communicate directly with ground stations.
