1. a transportation system using cables or ropes to carry passengers or cargo, typically over difficult terrain

Examples

• The ropeway carried tourists up the steep mountain slope.
• Construction workers used a ropeway to transport materials across the valley.
• The ski resort installed a new ropeway to reach the summit.
• Passengers enjoyed scenic views while riding the ropeway over the forest.
• The mining company built a ropeway to move ore from the quarry.
• Heavy snow temporarily shut down the ropeway operations.