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| gon·do·la [ gónd'lə, gən dṓlə ] (plural gon·do·las) |
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1. Venetian canal boat: a narrow flat-bottomed boat, used on the canals of Venice, that has a curved prow and stern and is moved along with a long pole
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2. cable car: a car or cabin suspended from cables, especially one attached to a ski lift
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3. car below balloon: a basket or cabin suspended from a balloon or airship, for carrying people or equipment
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4. flat-bottomed riverboat: a large flat-bottomed riverboat
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5. rail
Same as gondola car
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6. wide-mouthed container: a wide-mouthed vase or bowl, usually broader than it is high
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| [Mid-16th century. Via Venetian Italian< Rhaeto-Romance gondolà "to roll, rock"] |
