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Funicular Definition & Meaning

funicular
adjective
  1. relating to or operated by a cable; "funicular railway"
noun
  1. a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars

"Funicular" in song lyrics

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  • "orange county funicular"
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Usage tips for "funicular"

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Frequently asked questions

What does funicular mean?
relating to or operated by a cable; "funicular railway" a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars
What part of speech is funicular?
Funicular is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does funicular have?
Funicular has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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