Phrase guide

trolley car

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An electric streetcar or tram with a trolley pole for collecting electric current.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: streetcar, tram, tramcar, trolley

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: self-propelled vehicle

Narrower terms: horsecar

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