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ropeway Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/

What Does Ropeway Mean?

Ropeway is used as a noun meaning A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials.

Ropeway in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/
Synonymstram, tramway and aerial tramway
Pluralropeways

Ropeway Definition (Noun)

  1. A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials.

Synonyms of Ropeway

tramtramwayaerial tramwaycable tramwaycableway
Ropeway synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

ropeway (plural ropeways)

Origin of Ropeway

From rope +‎ way.

Common Questions About Ropeway

What part of speech is ropeway?

Ropeway is a noun.

What is another word for ropeway?

You can replace ropeway with words such as tram, tramway and aerial tramway. See the full list of ropeway synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ropeway?

The plural of ropeway is ropeways.

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