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tram1 definition

tram (tram)

noun

a double, twisted silk thread used as the weft in fine silks and velvets

Etymology: Fr trame < L trama, the woof

tram2 definition

tram (tram)

noun

  1. an open railway car for carrying loads in mines
    also tramcar tram′·car′
  2. the basket or car of an overhead conveyor
  3. tramroad
  4. Brit.
    1. a streetcar
      in full tramcar tram′·car′
    2. a streetcar line
      in full tramline tram′·line′

Etymology: E dial., shaft, wooden frame for carrying, rail, coal wagon, prob. < LowG traam, a beam

transitive verb, intransitive verb trammed, tramming tram′·ming

to convey or be conveyed by tram
tram3 definition

tram (tram)

noun

trammel (sense )

transitive verb, intransitive verb trammed, tramming tram′·ming

to adjust, align, or measure with a trammel ()

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tram Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • catch: You may however like to catch a tram along the coastline to a neighboring resort, or even take the train to Brussels.

Adjective modifier

  • electric: The first electric tram opened in Budapest in 1887.

Modifies a noun

  • depot: The city's main tram depot was located on Stoney Stanton Road near Priestley's Bridge.

Noun used with modifier

  • horse-drawn: A horse-drawn tram about to set off to Newbridge.
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