Meaning & Definition of Pulley in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A simple machine consisting of a wheel on an axle or shaft designed to support movement and change of direction of force.

  Example Sentence: The construction workers used a pulley to lift the heavy beam.

• Definition: A device that transmits power or motion through a cord or chain wrapped around the wheel.

  Example Sentence: The pulley system made it easier to haul the materials to the top of the building.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English pulie, from Old French poulie, probably of imitative origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• pulley system: A configuration of multiple pulleys used together to lift heavy loads.
• pulley block: A block equipped with one or more pulleys, often used in rigging.

Translations

• Spanish: polea

• French: poulie

• German: Riemenscheibe

• Russian: блок

Related Words

• block: A solid piece of material used in conjunction with a pulley.

• winch: A device for hauling or lifting, often using a pulley.

Slang Meanings of pulley

• Meaning: To pull something up.

  Example Sentence: We need to pulley that up to the rooftop.