The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Ropewalk \Rope"walk`\, a.
   A long, covered walk, or a low, level building, where ropes
   are manufactured.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

ropewalk
    n 1: workplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where
         rope is made [syn: ropewalk, rope yard]