noun๐ShareA passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).""I take the tram to work every morning because it's faster than the bus." "vehicletrafficmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA similar vehicle for carrying materials."The miners used a tram to haul the heavy rocks out of the mountain. "vehiclematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA people mover."The tram took us up the steep mountain, making it easy to reach the scenic overlook. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn aerial cable car."We took the tram to the top of the mountain to see the view. "vehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA train with wheels that runs on a road; a trackless train."In San Francisco, the tram climbs the steep hills, offering riders amazing views of the city. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA car on a horse railway or tramway (horse trams preceded electric trams)."Before electric streetcars were common, people relied on the tram, pulled by horses, to travel through the city. "vehicletraffichistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe shaft of a cart."The farmer checked the tram of the old cart to make sure it was strong enough to haul the hay bales. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne of the rails of a tramway."The maintenance crew checked each tram for cracks before allowing the trolley to run on it. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo operate, or conduct the business of, a tramway."The city council decided to tram the new tourist route, believing it would boost the local economy. "vehiclejobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo travel by tram.""We will tram to the city center tomorrow morning." "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo transport (material) by tram."The mine workers tram ore from the extraction site to the processing plant. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo align a component in mechanical engineering or metalworking, particularly the head of a drill press."The machinist had to tram the drill press head carefully to ensure the holes would be perfectly perpendicular to the base. "machinetechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA silk thread formed of two or more threads twisted together, used especially for the weft, or cross threads, of the best quality of velvets and silk goods."The weaver carefully wove the tram threads into the silk fabric, creating a luxurious velvet texture. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading