Telpher is a noun that refers to a type of cableway or aerial tramway that is used for transporting goods or people over short distances. There are several other words that can be used in place of the term telpher, including cable car, aerial tram, trolley, gondola, and ropeway. These synonyms are often used interchangeably depending on the region or context in which they are being used. While telpher is the most appropriate term to use in technical or academic settings, cable car and aerial tram are more commonly used in everyday conversations. Regardless of the term used, all of these synonyms convey the idea of transportation by cable or wire rope.