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Definition of Telpher

1. Noun. One of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage.

Definition of Telpher

1. n. A contrivance for the conveyance of vehicles or loads by means of electricity.

2. n. Specif., the equipment or apparatus used in a system of electric transportation by means of carriages which are suspended on an overhead conductor, as of wire.

Definition of Telpher

1. to transport by a system of aerial cable cars [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Telpher

1. A contrivance for the conveyance of vehicles or loads by means of electricity. Telpher line, or Telpher road, an electric line or road over which vehicles for carrying loads are moved by electric engines actuated by a current conveyed by the line. Origin: Gr. Far, far off + to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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