funicular
Steep slope railway
A funicular is a railway system for steep inclines, using two counterbalanced cars on cables—as one descends, it helps pull the other up.
Common on mountainsides and in hilly cities: We took the funicular up to the castle.
As an adjective, funicular describes anything relating to ropes or cables under tension.
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- wireThin metallic conductor
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- tensileCapable of elongation
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
braided · pulley · winch · traction · haulage · drum · sheave · counterweight
Angled terrain or steepness
- gradientRate of change across space
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- steepRising at sharp angle
- ascentUpward movement
descent · pitch · grade · incline · hillside · embankment · cutting · vertical
Path or monitored route
- stationFixed stopping point
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- platformRaised flat structure
timetable · conductor · railcar · ticket · journey · departure · arrival · transit
Of high elevations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- hillsideSloping terrain face
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
scenic · panorama · overlook · viewpoint · valley · terrain · altitude · highland
One who travels regularly
- transitMovement between places
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- accessibilityEase of approach
- mobilityCapacity for movement
infrastructure · fare · passenger · public · commute · hillside · neighborhood · metro
Offering beautiful views
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
attraction · panorama · heritage · historic · visitor · destination · guidebook · itinerary
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
galvanized · braided · pulley · winch · traction · haulage · drum · sheave · counterweight · grip
slope
Angled terrain or steepness
ascent · descent · pitch · grade · incline · hillside · embankment · cutting · vertical · climb
track
Path or monitored route
platform · timetable · conductor · railcar · ticket · journey · departure · arrival · transit · schedule
alpine
Of high elevations
ridge · scenic · panorama · overlook · viewpoint · valley · terrain · altitude · highland · cliff
commuter
One who travels regularly
- transitMovement between places
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- accessibilityEase of approach
mobility · infrastructure · fare · passenger · public · commute · hillside · neighborhood · metro · connection
scenic
Offering beautiful views
sightseeing · attraction · panorama · heritage · historic · visitor · destination · guidebook · itinerary · getaway
funicularelevator
Vertical conveyance between floors
escalator · stairs · hiking trail · subway
funicularaerial tramway
Suspended cable transport system
gondola · helicopter · airplane · subway · tram