"telpherage" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɛlfəɹɪd͡ʒ/ Forms: telpherages [plural]
Etymology: From telpher + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|telpher|age}} telpher + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} telpherage (countable and uncountable, plural telpherages)
  1. An automated transportation system powered by electricity, especially a cable car used to transport minerals or other goods. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Transport Related terms: telpher line, telpher road

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