Definition of Pulley

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Block, Pulley Block, Pulley-block
Group relationships: Block And Tackle
Specialized synonyms: Bollock, Bullock Block, Fairlead, Idle Pulley, Idle Wheel, Idler Pulley
Generic synonyms: Machine, Simple Machine

Definition of Pulley

1. n. 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.

2. v. t. To raise or lift by means of a pulley.

Definition of Pulley

1. Noun. One of the simple machines; a wheel with a grooved rim in which a pulled rope or chain will lift an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pulley

1. a device used for lifting weight [n -LEYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pulley

pulldowns
pulled
pulled a train
pulled one's head in
pulled one's own weight
pulled one's weight
pulled over
pulled pork
pulled teeth
pulled together
puller
puller-outer
pullers
pullet
pullets
pulley (current term)
pulley-block
pulleys
pullicate
pullicates
pullies
pullikins
pulling
pulling a train
pulling one's head in
pulling one's own weight
pulling one's weight
pulling out
pulling over
pulling teeth

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