pulley
11 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #31,416
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈʊliː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural pulleys
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Anagrams
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