Pulley

['pʊlɪ] or ['pʊli]

Definition

(noun.) 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.

Inputed by Emilia--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) A wheel with a broad rim, or grooved rim, for transmitting power from, or imparting power to, the different parts of machinery, or for changing the direction of motion, by means of a belt, cord, rope, or chain.

(b. t.) To raise or lift by means of a pulley.

Typist: Wanda

Definition

n. a wheel turning about an axis and having a groove on its rim in which a cord runs used for raising weights:—pl. Pull′eys.—ns. Pull′ey-block a shell containing one or more sheaves the whole forming a pulley; Pull′ey-shell the casing of a pulley-block.

Edited by Guthrie

Examples

Typist: Natalie

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