J-bar lift

noun

: a ski lift having a series of J-shaped bars each of which pulls one skier

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For beginners and those who love history, the famed J-bar lift runs often — a fun little experience not to be missed. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

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1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of J-bar lift was in 1954

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“J-bar lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/J-bar%20lift. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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