pulley-block
noun
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Sense 1 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
Types & categories
- simple machine hypernym
- bullock block hyponym
- fairlead hyponym
- idle pulley hyponym
Parts & wholes
- block and tackle part holonym
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | part holonym | Parts & wholes | block and tackle |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | simple machine |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | bullock block |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | fairlead |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | idle pulley |