tram

• Schienenfahrzeug zur Personenbeförderung im städtischen Nahverkehr, das in der Regel elektrisch angetrieben wird.

A noun referring to a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity, commonly used for public transport in cities.

1. Cable carB1formal

   A system of transportation where passenger or freight carriers are suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers.

   Seilbahn

   • The aerial tram took tourists up the mountain.
   • They used a tram to transport supplies across the valley.
   • The cable tram swayed gently in the wind.

   Synonymeaerial tramwaycable cargondolaropeway

2. Mine cartB2formal

   A four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks inside a mine, used for moving ore or materials.

   Grubenwagen

   • Miners loaded the tram with coal.
   • The old tram was still sitting on the mine tracks.
   • They pushed the tram along the narrow tunnel.

   Synonymetramcartubwagon

3. StreetcarA2formal

   A wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity, used for public transport in cities.

   Straßenbahn

   • The tram rattled down the main street.
   • She takes the tram to work every morning.
   • The city is expanding its tram network.

   Synonymestreetcartramcartrolleytrolley car

• Veralteter Verbalausdruck für schweres oder stampfendes Gehen.

An obsolete verb meaning to step or tread heavily, or to walk with heavy steps.

1. Travel by tramB1formal

   To travel or commute using a tram (a rail vehicle that runs on city streets).

   Mit der Straßenbahn fahren

   • We trammed across the city to avoid traffic.
   • She trammed to work every day before buying a car.
   • They trammed through the historic district, enjoying the sights.