"telpherage" meaning in English

See telpherage in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈtɛlfəɹɪd͡ʒ/ Forms: telpherages [plural]
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  1. An automated transportation system powered by electricity, especially a cable car used to transport minerals or other goods. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: telpher line, telpher road
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