pulley
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Noun — A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a grooved rim over which a rope or chain runs, used to lift or move loads.
How to use pulley
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Etymology
From Old French polie, ultimately from Ancient Greek πόλος (pólos), "pivot, axis." Later linked to the verb "pull" by folk etymology.
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What does “pulley” mean?
The word “pulley” means a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a grooved rim over which a rope or chain runs, used to lift or move loads. In plain terms, a grooved wheel that a rope runs over, used to make lifting things easier.
How do you pronounce “pulley”?
“Pulley” is pronounced PUU-lee (/ˈpʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “pulley” in a sentence?
Here is “pulley” used in a sentence: “They used a pulley system to hoist the piano to the second floor.”
What part of speech is “pulley”?
“Pulley” is a noun.
Where does the word “pulley” come from?
The word “pulley” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French polie, ultimately from Ancient Greek πόλος (pólos), "pivot, axis." Later linked to the verb "pull" by folk etymology.