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pulley Synonyms
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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
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pulley. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pulley