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pulley in German

pulley in German is Rolle, Flaschenzug, Laufrolle — 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.

pulley in German

Rolle
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).
Flaschenzug
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).
Laufrolle
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).
Riemenrad
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).
Riemenscheibe
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).
Seilrolle
noun
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

What does "pulley" mean?

  1. 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.
    "They used a pulley system to hoist the piano to the second floor."
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pulley in a sentence

  • They used a pulley system to hoist the piano to the second floor.
  • The block and tackle uses several pulleys to multiply lifting force.

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What is "pulley" in German?

"pulley" in German is Rolle, Flaschenzug, Laufrolle. 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.

How do you use "pulley" in a sentence?

Example: "They used a pulley system to hoist the piano to the second floor." In German, "pulley" is Rolle, Flaschenzug, Laufrolle.

Are there other ways to say "pulley" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pulley": Rolle, Flaschenzug, Laufrolle, Riemenrad, Riemenscheibe, Seilrolle.

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