Ropeway may refer to:
Cable transport
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Cableway, or cable transport, a broad class of transport modes that have cables
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Aerial lift, a means of cable transport in which cabins, cars, gondolas, or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables
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Aerial tramway, a type of aerial lift which cabins shuttle back and forth on cables
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Ropeway conveyor, a subtype of aerial lift, from which containers for goods rather than passenger cars are suspended
Other use
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Ropeway (sailing)
Ropeway may refer to:
Cable transport
* Cableway, or cable transport, a broad class of transport modes that have cables
* Aerial lift, a means of cable transport in which cabins, cars, gondolas, or open chairs are hauled above the ground by mean ...
, a form of naval lifting device used to transport light stores and equipment across rivers or ravines; see
Gyn
A gyn is an improvised three legged lifting device used on sailing ships. It provides more stability than a derrick or sheers, and requires no rigging for support. Without additional support, however, it can only be used for lifting things dire ...
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