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Meanings of pulley block in English

Portuguese
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Catalan
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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.

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        Usage of pulley block in English
        1
        Grumbling, Ryuji went into the store and grabbed rope, a bucket, a shovel, a pulley block, and a high-powered flashlight.
        RING
        2
        To the pulley block is swiveled a hook, to be hooked into a loop, attached to the forward end of a lever.
        Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877 / ...
        3
        To the ring-rope round the opening in the awning, over the middle of the arena, had been fastened a big, strong, pulley block.
        Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of ...
        4
        They hoisted the hammer again-fourmen hauling on pulley blocks did the hoisting-andlet her go again.
        The U-boat hunters
        5
        The steamer loomed in the gloom and when Kit shouted there was a rattle of pulley blocks and a splash of oars.
        The Buccaneer Farmer / Published in England under the Title "Ask...
        6
        The wheels were taken from light pulley blocks and stove bolts were purchased from a local hardware store to accurately fit the hubs.
        The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
        Translations for pulley block
        Portuguese
        poliaroldana