wheel and axle

Other forms: wheel and axles

Definitions of wheel and axle
  1. noun
    hoist so arranged that a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with the wheel
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    hoist
    lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
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