Definitions for trolleybus
trol·ley·bus

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1. trolleybus, trolley coach, trackless trolleynoun

   a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires

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1. Trolleybus

   A trolleybus (also known as trolley bus, trolley coach, trackless trolley, trackless tram – in the 1910s and 1920s – or trolley) is an electric bus that draws power from dual overhead wires (generally suspended from roadside posts) using spring-loaded trolley poles. Two wires, and two trolley poles, are required to complete the electrical circuit. This differs from a tram or streetcar, which normally uses the track as the return path, needing only one wire and one pole (or pantograph). They are also distinct from other kinds of electric buses, which usually rely on batteries. Power is most commonly supplied as 600-volt direct current, but there are exceptions. Currently, around 300 trolleybus systems are in operation, in cities and towns in 43 countries. Altogether, more than 800 trolleybus systems have existed, but not more than about 400 concurrently.

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1. trolleybus

   A trolleybus is a type of public transportation that uses electric power from overhead cables via spring-loaded trolley poles. It is similar in design to a regular bus but does not produce any tailpipe emissions since it operates on electricity, making it an environment-friendly vehicle. Unlike a tram or streetcar, a trolleybus is not bound to tracks and has the flexibility to move around obstacles.

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1. Trolleybus

   A trolleybus is an electric bus that draws its electricity from overhead wires using spring-loaded trolley poles. Two wires and poles are required to complete the electrical circuit. This differs from a tram or streetcar, which normally uses the track as the return part of the electrical path and therefore needs only one wire and one pole. They also are distinct from other kinds of electric buses, which usually rely on batteries. Currently, around 315 trolleybus systems are in operation, in cities and towns in 45 countries. Altogether, more than 800 trolleybus systems have existed, but not more than about 400 concurrently.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of trolleybus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of trolleybus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=trolleybus
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolleybus
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=trolleybus