chairlift
Translation
chairlift, ski lift
Examples
We took the chairlift up the mountain.
We took the chairlift up the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
take the chairlift to travel on a chairlift. We took the chairlift to the top.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ski lift
Etymology
A compound word: 'chair' + 'lift'. It literally lifts people up while they are in a chair.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'chair' that 'lifts' you up a snowy mountain. The name describes its function perfectly.