nounπShareA passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America)."Many tourists use the trams to get around the city center because they are frequent and convenient. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar vehicle for carrying materials."The mine used a network of trams to haul ore from deep underground to the surface processing plant. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA people mover."The city uses trams to move people quickly from the train station to downtown. "vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aerial cable car."The ski resort used trams to carry skiers to the top of the mountain. "vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA train with wheels that runs on a road; a trackless train.""In Melbourne, Australia, many people use trams to commute to work and school." "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA car on a horse railway or tramway (horse trams preceded electric trams)."In the late 1800s, cities relied on trams pulled by horses to transport people before electric streetcars became common. "vehicletraffichistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shaft of a cart."The farmer repaired one of the trams of his old cart so he could haul hay again. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the rails of a tramway."The maintenance crew replaced the worn-out trams on the old mine railway. "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo operate, or conduct the business of, a tramway."The local council decided to trams the new light rail line, hoping to provide efficient public transport for commuters. "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel by tram."We can tram to the city center instead of taking the bus. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transport (material) by tram."The miners trammed the coal out of the mine. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo align a component in mechanical engineering or metalworking, particularly the head of a drill press."The machinist had to tram the drill press head before starting the next batch of holes. "machinetechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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 artisan carefully examined the trams used in the velvet fabric, noting their even twist and strength. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading