1. transportation systems that use cables to carry passengers or cargo, typically consisting of cars or gondolas suspended from or pulled by cables

Examples

• The mountain resort installed new cableways to transport skiers to the summit.
• Tourists enjoyed spectacular views while riding the cableways across the valley.
• The mining company used cableways to transport ore down the steep mountainside.
• Several cableways connect the different peaks in this ski area.
• The city’s cableways provide an efficient way to travel over the river.
• Engineers inspected the cableways regularly to ensure passenger safety.