1a 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
Synonymspulley, pulley-block, pulley block, block,
Hyponymsbollock, fairlead, idle pulley,
Hypernymsmachine,
Holonymsblock and tackle,
Type ofmachines, simple machine*,
Typesbollocks, bullock block*, fairleads, idle pulley*, idle wheel*, idler pulley*,
Part ofblock and tackle,