pulley


Definition: Meaning of, pulley in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpʊli /

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pulley pulleys
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  1. a piece of equipment consisting of a wheel over which a rope or chain is pulled to lift heavy things
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pulley used in phrases

  • idle pulley (noun)
    1. a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it
  • idler pulley (noun)
    1. a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it
  • pulley-block (noun)
    1. 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
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