Definitions:

1. A conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers. NOUN
   • The city's historic district features a cable tramway that provides a scenic ride up the steep streets.
2. A type of transportation system that uses a cable or rope to pull vehicles along a fixed track. NOUN
   • In inclement weather, the cable tramway service may be temporarily suspended for safety reasons.
3. A type of transportation system where trams or cars are pulled by a continuously moving cable, typically used for moving passengers up and down steep slopes or across urban areas. NOUN
   • Maintenance crews worked overnight to ensure the cable tramway was ready for the morning rush hour.
4. Transportation system often found in cities with hilly terrain or in mountainous regions. NOUN
   • The cable tramway was installed to help residents navigate the challenging terrain of the hillside neighborhoods.

Synonyms:

• aerial tramway
• Cable car system
• funicular railway
• incline railway