English Expression · Intermediate
telpher line
An electrically-powered track and cable designed for conveying freight-filled vehicles
Pronunciation: say telpher line
Meaning
An electrically-powered track and cable designed for conveying freight-filled vehicles.
Example
It must not be supposed that I look on the new telpher lines as likely to compete with railways or injure their traffic.
It must not be supposed that I look on the new telpher lines as likely to compete with railways or injure their traffic.
Practice tips
- Practice telpher line out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.