pulley /ˈpʊl.i/ noun [C]
► F0 a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain fixed to the object can be easily pulled or released slowly: » The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.Thesaurus+: ↑Tools , ↑Gardening toolsThesaurus+: ↑Machinery and machines , ↑Household equipment and domestic chores- abdominals
- abduct
- abduction
- abductor
- a bed of sth
- a beer, film, jazz, etc. fest
- aberrant
- aberration
- abet
- abettor
- abeyance
- abhor
- abhorrence
- abhorrent
- abide
- abide by sth
- abiding
- a big ask
- a big/good/small eater
- a big/great girl's blouse
- -ability
- ability
- a bird in the hand
- a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)
- a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush