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Pulley

/ˈpʊli/

One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

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📖 Definitions of "Pulley"

noun

1
One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

verb

1
To raise or lift by means of a pulley.

🔄 Synonyms of "Pulley"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
blocknoun	A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
pulley-blocknoun	a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pulley"

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Word	Definition
blocknoun	A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
pulley-blocknoun	a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
pullernoun	A tool for pulling, such as a bearing puller.
sprocketnoun	(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
strapnoun	A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
beltnoun	(clothing) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
pinionnoun	(mechanical engineering) The smallest gear in a gear train.
sheavenoun	To gather and bind into a sheaf.
winchnoun	A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hoisting or hauling on a rope or cable.
hoistnoun	(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
tackleverb	(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
wheelnoun	A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
snatch blocknoun	A block equipped with a hook that hooks a cable so that it can be doubled back on itself in order to double the load carrying ability of the cable.
idlernoun	One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
ginnoun	A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
guide wheel	—
windlassnoun	Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights
capstannoun	(especially nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.
drumnoun	(music) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
cranenoun	A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.