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Vocabulary Entry
pulley
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A wheel with a grooved rim, used to change the direction of a force in lifting something.
Example Sentences
"The mechanic used a pulley to lift the heavy engine block."
"She installed a pulley system in her garage for easier storage of kayaks."
"The construction team employed a pulley to hoist supplies to the rooftop."
V
verb
To lift or move something using a pulley or similar device.
Example Sentences
"They pulley the flag up the flagpole each morning."
"After reviewing the plans, they decided to pulley the equipment into position."
"He learned how to pulley the load safely to avoid accidents."