pulley (n)
pulley-block (n)
pulley block (n)
block#2 (n)

n04020298

type n
lex_filenum 06
def 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym machine, simple machine
Part holonym block and tackle
Hyponym bollock, bullock block; fairlead; idle pulley, idler pulley, idle wheel
Incoming links
Part meronym block and tackle
Hypernym bollock, bullock block; fairlead; idle pulley, idler pulley, idle wheel
Hyponym machine, simple machine

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