pulley block

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

pulley-block

Synonyms

pulley block hoist snatch block simple machine bollock pulley block idle wheel fairlead block and tackle pulleys idle pulley bullock block idler pulley overhead crane
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Hypernyms

machine simple machine

Hyponyms

bollock idle wheel fairlead idle pulley bullock block idler pulley

Close letter words and terms

puller-outer pullet pulley pulley mechanism pulley shell pulley weight