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gondola

gon·do·la

gondola

 
pronunciation:
gan d l [or] gan do l
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom and high curved ends, propelled by a person standing at the stern using a long pole. Gondolas are used for carrying passengers on the canals of Venice, Italy.
 
definition 2: a basket, car, or sling that hangs below a balloon or blimp, used for carrying passengers or instruments.
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