Background for trams

trams

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noun

A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).

Examples :

"Many tourists use the trams to get around the city center because they are frequent and convenient. "

vehicle traffic

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noun

A similar vehicle for carrying materials.

Examples :

"The mine used a network of trams to haul ore from deep underground to the surface processing plant. "

vehicle machine

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noun

A people mover.

Examples :

"The city uses trams to move people quickly from the train station to downtown. "

vehicle technology

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noun

An aerial cable car.

Examples :

"The ski resort used trams to carry skiers to the top of the mountain. "

vehicle technology

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noun

A train with wheels that runs on a road; a trackless train.

Examples :

""In Melbourne, Australia, many people use trams to commute to work and school." "

vehicle traffic

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noun

A car on a horse railway or tramway (horse trams preceded electric trams).

Examples :

"In the late 1800s, cities relied on trams pulled by horses to transport people before electric streetcars became common. "

vehicle traffic history

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noun

The shaft of a cart.

Examples :

"The farmer repaired one of the trams of his old cart so he could haul hay again. "

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noun

One of the rails of a tramway.

Examples :

"The maintenance crew replaced the worn-out trams on the old mine railway. "

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verb

To operate, or conduct the business of, a tramway.

Examples :

"The local council decided to trams the new light rail line, hoping to provide efficient public transport for commuters. "

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verb

To travel by tram.

Examples :

"We can tram to the city center instead of taking the bus. "

vehicle traffic

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verb

To transport (material) by tram.

Examples :

"The miners trammed the coal out of the mine. "

vehicle traffic

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verb

To align a component in mechanical engineering or metalworking, particularly the head of a drill press.

Examples :

"The machinist had to tram the drill press head before starting the next batch of holes. "

machine technical work

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noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The artisan carefully examined the trams used in the velvet fabric, noting their even twist and strength. "

material industry