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pulley

 

[ ˈpʊli ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical

A pulley is a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove along its edge to hold a rope or cable. It is used to change the direction of a force or to transmit mechanical power.

Synonyms

block and tackle, hoist, sheave

Examples of usage

  • A pulley is often used in combination with other pulleys to create a mechanical advantage.
  • The garage door opener uses a system of pulleys to lift the heavy door.
  • The flag on the ship was raised using a pulley system.
  • By adding more pulleys to the system, you can reduce the amount of force needed to lift an object.
  • Pulleys are commonly found in various industries for lifting heavy loads.

Translations

Translations of the word "pulley" in other languages:

🇵🇹 polia

🇮🇳 चरखी

🇩🇪 Riemenscheibe

🇮🇩 katrol

🇺🇦 шкіф

🇵🇱 koło pasowe

🇯🇵 滑車 (kasha)

🇫🇷 poulie

🇪🇸 polea

🇹🇷 kasnak

🇰🇷 도르래 (dorurae)

🇸🇦 بكرة

🇨🇿 kladka

🇸🇰 kladka

🇨🇳 滑轮 (huálún)

🇸🇮 škripec

🇮🇸 trissu

🇰🇿 шкив

🇬🇪 წრიპი (tsripi)

🇦🇿 kasnak

🇲🇽 polea

Word origin

The word 'pulley' originated from the Old French word 'polie' which meant a 'pulley' or 'sheave'. The concept of using pulleys as a mechanical advantage dates back to ancient times, with evidence of pulley systems found in ancient Greece and Egypt. Pulleys have been an essential tool in lifting heavy objects and transmitting power for centuries, playing a crucial role in the development of various industries.

See also: pull, pullback, pulled, pulling, pullover.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,617, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.