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monorail


mono·rail

noun \ˈmä-nə-ˌrāl\

Definition of MONORAIL

: a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle; also : a vehicle traveling on such a track

Examples of MONORAIL

  1. Monorails connect different parts of the park.
  2. The passengers boarded the monorail.

Illustration of MONORAIL

First Known Use of MONORAIL

1897

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