About The Word Telpher
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Telpher
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What's The Definition Of Telpher?
[n] one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage
Synonyms | Synonyms for Telpher: telfer Related Terms | Find terms related to Telpher: See Also | conveyance | telferage | telpherage | transport Telpher In Webster's Dictionary \Tel"pher\, n. (Elec.)
Specif., the equipment or apparatus used in a system of
electric transportation by means of carriages which are
suspended on an overhead conductor, as of wire.
\Tel"pher\, n. [Gr. ? far, far off + ? to bear.] (Elec.) A contrivance for the conveyance of vehicles or loads by means of electricity. --Fleeming Jenkin. {Telpher line}, or {Telpher road}, an electric line or road over which vehicles for carrying loads are moved by electric engines actuated by a current conveyed by the line. |
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