What does ropeway mean?
Definitions for ropeway
ˈroʊpˌweɪrope·way
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Princeton's WordNet
tramway, tram, aerial tramway, cable tramway, ropewaynoun
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
Wiktionary
ropewaynoun
A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials
Wikipedia
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 free to travel along the rope and hauled back and forth by inhauls (ropes attached to the pulley from which the block and tackle are suspended). It is a useful method of transportation for a very short distance.Because they are more stable, in particular in the direction along the ropeway, and because they require less guying, gyns are better than sheers for supporting a ropeway.
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ropeway
A ropeway is a type of transportation system in which cabins, cars, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground by a continuously moving cable. This system is often used in mountainous regions, ski resorts, or to span water bodies or valleys, and is also used for various industrial purposes like mining. It is also known as cable car, aerial tramway, or gondola lift.
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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 free to travel along the rope and hauled back and forth by inhauls. Because they are more stable, in particular in the direction along the ropeway, and because they require less guying, gyns are better than sheers for supporting a ropeway.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ropeway in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ropeway in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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