telpher
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛl.fər/
KK: /ˈtɛl.fər/
noun
Definition
A small vehicle that moves along a cable or rail, often used for transporting people or goods in the air.
Example
The telpher carried tourists up the mountain to enjoy the view.
Conversation
Have you ever ridden a telpher before?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they give a great view.
They're really fun! You feel like you're floating above everything.
That sounds awesome! We should try one next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cablecar
tramway
funicular
Antonyms
ground
road
pedestrian
transitive verb
Definition
To move something using a system of cables and pulleys, typically for transporting goods or materials.
Example
The company decided to telpher the heavy equipment to the construction site.
Tense Forms
Past: telphered
Past Participle: telphered
Conversation
I saw a documentary about how they telpher goods in mountainous areas.
That sounds really interesting! How does it actually work?
They use these cables to transport heavy items up and down slopes.
Root Explanation
Telpher → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far off or at a distance) and "phoros" (from Greek "phorein", meaning to carry). The word describes a system that carries things over a distance, typically using cables.
Memory Tip
Think of 'far off' ('tele-') and 'to carry' ('phoros') — that's how telpher refers to a system that carries things over a distance.
Visually Confused Words
telephoner