Pronunciation

/træm/

Definitions

Noun

1. Tram: A public transport vehicle, usually powered by electricity, that runs on tracks, especially in urban areas. Example: “The tram line runs through the city center.”
2. Streetcar: Another term for a tram, particularly in North America. Example: “The historic streetcars in San Francisco are popular with tourists.”

Verb

1. To tram (a material): To move a large piece of stone or metal along a surface using a tram car or a similar device. Example: “The workers trammed the granite slabs across the workshop.”
2. To tram (an eye): In眼科, to adjust the position of the eyelid to improve vision. Example: “The doctor trammed her patient’s eyelid to realign it properly.”

Phrases

• “Take the tram to the museum”
• “Regular tram service is available”
• “A tramway system was introduced in the city”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I caught the early tram to get to work on time.”
• Verb: “The workers were tramming heavy blocks of marble onto the moving car.”
• Phrasal: “The new tram network has improved commuting options for residents.”

Synonyms

• Streetcar -rolleybus -light rail -metro (in some contexts) -train (informal, for smaller trams) -carriage -railcar