Definition of pulley
Nouns
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
- Synonyms:
- block, pulley block, pulley-block
- Types:
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bollock, bullock block
a pulley-block at the head of a topmast
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fairlead
a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
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snatch block
a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope
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idle pulley, idle wheel, idler pulley
a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it
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machine, simple machine
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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