telpherage

[ tel-fer-ij ]

noun

1. a transportation system in which cars or other carriers are suspended from or run on wire cables or the like, especially one operated by electricity.

telpherage

/ ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ /

noun

1. an overhead transport system in which an electrically driven truck runs along a single rail or cable, the load being suspended in a separate car beneath Also calledtelpher linetelpher

Word History and Origins

Origin of telpherage¹

First recorded in 1880–85; telpher + -age

Example Sentences

Telpher, tel′fėr, adj. pertaining to a system of telpherage.

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It is to these longer systems that electric telpherage is particularly applicable.

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Closely allied to the systems of traction by electric locomotives, is the modern electric telpherage system.

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One of the most interesting features of the shops is the electric telpherage system.

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This shop contains six down-draught forges and one drop-hammer, and is also served by the telpherage system.

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