PULLEY


Meaning of PULLEY in English

pul ‧ ley /ˈpʊli/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: poulie , probably from Greek polos ; ⇨ ↑ pole 1 ]

a piece of equipment consisting of a wheel over which a rope or chain is pulled to lift heavy things

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