cableway

/ˈkeɪbəweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of cables and pulleys used to transport people or goods across a long distance, especially in a mountainous area.

“The hikers used the cableway to cross the mountainous terrain to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • aerial tramway
  • funicular
  • gondola lift

Antonyms

  • land transportation
  • roadway