26984 words

pulley

2 definitions • 1 example
1
a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain attached to the object can be easily raised or lowered:

Examples:

The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.
2
a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain attached to the object can be easily pulled or released slowly

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