ropeway

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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 system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials …   Wiktionary

• 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