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pulley

pul·ley

pulley

 
 
pronunciation:
pU li
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part of speech: noun
inflections: pulleys
definition: a simple machine that is used for lifting. A pulley is a wheel or set of wheels that a rope or chain is pulled over.
The bell was brought up to the tower using a pulley.
 
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