tram

/træm/
verb
  1. To travel or convey by tram.
    • The workers tram the ore out of the mine each day.
    • Tourists often tram up the mountain for the panoramic view.
    • We trammed across the city to save on taxi fare.
noun
  1. A vehicle that runs on tracks along city streets, used for public transportation; a streetcar.
    • Trams are a popular way to get around in many European cities.
    • The old tram rattled along the cobblestone streets.
    • We took the tram from the city center to the museum.
  2. A cable car or aerial tramway that carries passengers up a mountain or across a valley.
    • The tram lifted us to the top of the mountain in just ten minutes.
    • From the aerial tram, we had a spectacular view of the valley below.
    • The ski resort runs a tram to transport hikers in the summer.
  3. A small vehicle or cart used for carrying loads, especially in a mine or factory.
    • A rusty tram sat abandoned on the old mining rail.
    • The factory uses a motorized tram to move heavy parts between workstations.
    • Miners loaded the coal onto a tram to bring it to the surface.
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