noun

chairlift

chairlift

We took the chairlift up the mountain.

We took the chairlift up the mountain.

((a/the)) chairlift a series of chairs on a cable to transport people up a slope We took the chairlift up the mountain.

Synonyms: ski lift, gondola

A compound word from 'chair' (a seat) and 'lift' (to raise up).

It's literally a series of 'chairs' that 'lift' you up a mountain.

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