Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pulley
noun
/ˈpʌli/
Definition
A wheel with a grooved rim, typically used to change the direction of a force or to lift heavy objects.
Examples
- The rock climber used a pulley system to hoist his gear up the cliff.
- The construction workers employed a pulley to lift heavy beams to the top of the building.
- In theater, pulleys are often used to control backdrops and scenery changes.
Meaning
A pulley is a simple machine that helps lift loads by using a wheel on an axle with a rope or cable that runs along the groove.
Synonyms
- hoist
- wheel
- block
- lift
