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ropeway

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Ropeway (noun) means a means of moving goods using containers hung from cables strung between tall supports.

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A means of moving goods using containers hung from cables strung between tall supports.

"Meanwhile, French ropeway transport company POMA SAS specialises in rope-operated systems around the globe." — , Network News: Companies invited to bid for HS2 Interchange light rail contract (2024)

"An overhead ropeway was installed to pass the tablet from the signalbox at Dunton Green across the main line to an elevated stage on the branch platform, but this is no longer used." — D. W. Winkworth, The Westerham Valley Branch (1952)

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