A scenic switchback railway; a roller-coaster (also as the name for a particular attraction). Also figurative.

(a) a light railway for transport in mountain regions; (b) a miniature ascending railway designed for amusement; a funicular.

A switchback railway (in either sense); also transferred and figurative; applied in North America to a tight bend on an ascending road or trail.

An attraction at an amusement park or fairground consisting of a light railway track with small, open cars, on which people ride at high speed…

A miniature or narrow-gauge railway which runs past natural features and artificial scenery, esp. as an attraction at an amusement park or…

An inclined plane or roller coaster at a fair, circus, etc.

U.S. = rollercoaster, n. U.S.

(a) a rocket designed for flight to the moon; (b) a funfair ride consisting of rocket-shaped cars which travel round an inclined circular track.

(a) a motorized vessel designed for use in coastal waters; (b) a type of roller coaster at a funfair.

a large switchback at a fun fair; also figurative.

Frequently with lower-case initials. A roller coaster. Also figurative and in extended use.

Short for scenic railway, n.