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Meaning of PULLEY-BLOCK

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
 

PULLEY-BLOCK is a 12 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: block, pulley
 
 See Also: block and tackle, bollock, bullock block, fairlead, idle pulley, idle wheel, idler pulley, machine, simple machine

 

 

 

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