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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

funicular

/ˈfjuːnɪkjʊlər/ noun · British & US
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What does funicular mean?

noun

A railway system that uses cables and pulleys to lift or lower cars between two points, often in a steep or hilly area. A type of cable railway.

Example

"The funicular was a popular tourist attraction in the mountain town."

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