meaning of gondolas
1. A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
2. A flat-bottomed boat for freight.
3. A long platform car, either having no sides or with very low sides, used on railroads.
4. car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant
Related Words
gondola | gondola car | gondolet | gondolier | gondoliere |
