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

Examples

• The mountain resort installed new ropeways to transport skiers to the summit.
• Ropeways are commonly used in mountainous regions where building roads is impractical.
• The cargo ropeways carried supplies across the deep valley.
• Tourist ropeways offer spectacular views of the landscape below.
• Engineers designed the ropeways to withstand strong winds and heavy snow.
• The old mining ropeways have been converted into scenic tourist attractions.