roller coasters

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roller coasters

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Amusement park rides having a gravity train that moves along a closed loop on a sharply winding trestle built with steep inclines that produce sudden speedy plunges for thrill-seeking passengers.

Variations

coasters, roller

roller coaster

coaster, roller

Broader Term

amusement rides

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