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Ropeway

Definition:

A ropeway is a system of transportation in which cabins or vehicles are suspended and pulled by a continuously moving cable.

Senses:

1. Noun - Public Transportation

A ropeway is a means of public transportation, typically found in tourist areas or hilly regions, where cabins are used to transport people from one point to another.

Example sentence: The ropeway in the mountain resort provides breathtaking views of the valley.

2. Noun - Material Transportation

A ropeway is also used for carrying heavy materials, such as ores or construction materials, in industries or construction sites.

Example sentence: The ropeway system efficiently transports construction materials across the river.

3. Noun - Ski Resort Equipment

In ski resorts, a ropeway refers to a large pulley system used for carrying skiers or snowboarders up the mountain.

Example sentence: The ropeway at the ski resort quickly takes skiers to the top of the mountain.

4. Adjective - Highly Popular

When something is described as "ropeway," it means it is widely popular and in high demand.

Example sentence: The new smartphone model is ropeway among tech enthusiasts.

Possible Related Products:

• Ropeway Systems
• Ropeway Cabins
• Ski Ropeways