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Ropeway — A ropeway is a form of naval lifting device used to transport light stores and equipment across rivers or ravines. It comprises a jackstay, slung between two sheers or gyns, one at either end, from which is suspended a block and tackle, that is… … Wikipedia
Ropeway conveyor — A ropeway conveyor or material ropeway[1] is essentially a subtype of gondola lift, from which containers for goods rather than passenger cars are suspended. Ropeway conveyors are typically found around large mining concerns, and can be of… … Wikipedia
ropeway — noun Date: 1889 1. an endless aerial cable moved by a stationary engine and used to transport freight (as logs and ore) 2. a fixed cable or a pair of fixed cables between supporting towers serving as a track for suspended passenger or freight… … New Collegiate Dictionary
ropeway — /rohp way /, n. tramway (def. 4). [1885 90; ROPE + WAY] * * * … Universalium
ropeway — noun a transport system, used especially in mines or mountainous areas, in which carriers are suspended from moving cables powered by a motor … English new terms dictionary
ropeway — rope•way [[t]ˈroʊpˌweɪ[/t]] n. rai trs tramway 3) • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
ropeway — /ˈroʊpweɪ/ (say rohpway) noun a system of overhead cables, etc., used for transporting goods or passengers …
ropeway — n. a cable railway … Useful english dictionary
Darjeeling Ropeway — was a ropeway in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The ropeway used to be a popular tourist destination in the town. It consisted of sixteen cars and plied between the North Point in the town of Darjeeling and Singla on… … Wikipedia
Mount Kinka Ropeway — The Mt. Kinka Ropeway from the top of Mt. Kinka The Mt. Kinka Ropeway (金華山ロープウェー, Kinkazan Rōpuwē? … Wikipedia
