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pulley Synonyms

Another word for pulley

Choosing another word for pulley depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mechanical device consisting of a wheel with a grooved rim in which a pulled rope, chain, or cable runs, used to change the direction of a force or to lift heavy loads.

Usage Example

"The construction crew rigged a sheave to hoist the heavy bags of cement to the third floor of the scaffolding."

Strongest
sheave
Strong
block
Weak
hoist

• noun (Context 2)

A wheel on a shaft or continuous belt used to transmit power in a machine.

Usage Example

"The mechanic had to replace a worn drive belt that was slipping off the engine's main wheel."

Weak
wheel
rotor

• Nearby Words

pullback
pulldown
puller
pulley
pullman
pullout
pullover

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pulley. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pulley
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