surface lift

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Noun surface lift has 1 sense

surface lift - a ski tow that pulls skiers up a slope without lifting them off the ground
--₁ is a kind of ski tow, ski lift, lift
--₁ has particulars: T-bar lift, T-bar, Alpine lift

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Surface Lift

Definition:

A surface lift refers to a type of ski lift system that carries skiers and snowboarders uphill while they remain in contact with the snow surface.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Verb

Senses:

Noun Sense 1:

A type of ski lift used to transport skiers uphill by means of a handle or a bar that skiers grab and hold onto.

Example sentence: The resort installed a new surface lift to provide easier access to the novice slopes.

Noun Sense 2:

The part of a slope or trail where a surface lift transports skiers.

Example sentence: The surface lift ends at the top of the mountain, providing a breathtaking view for the riders.

Verb Sense 1:

To employ or use a surface lift to transport skiers or snowboarders uphill.

Example sentence: Beginners prefer to surface lift rather than take a chairlift until they gain confidence.