gondola

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for gondola

gondola 🔊 /gɑˈndʌlʌ or gɑndowˈlʌ/

gondola : අහස් යාත්‍රාවෙහි බක්කිය

gondola : වැනීසියේ ඔරු වර්ගයක්

gondola definition

Noun.

  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 raiNoun. 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.