What Does Funicule Mean?

1 : having the form of or associated with a cord usually under tension. 2 [New Latin funiculus] : of, relating to, or being a funiculus. 3 : of, relating to, or being a funicular a funicular system.

What is a funicular in Italy?

The Capri funicular (Italian: Funicolare di Capri) is a funicular railway on the island of Capri, in the Campania region of Italy. The line connects the Marina Grande on the coast with the Piazza Umberto I in the centre of the island.

How do you use the word funicular in a sentence?

Funicular in a Sentence ?
  1. The funicular cords from the ship were outstretched as much as possible to the dock keeping it from moving or rocking.
  2. While traveling up the mountain on the funicular railway, the height scared people that the tight wires might snap.
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