pulley
noun/ˈpʊli/
Frequency rank: #14,105 most common English word
Meaning
A wheel with a grooved rim over which a rope or chain passes, used to raise or move heavy loads.
Example sentence
The workers used pulley to lift the heavy crate to the top floor.
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