pulley

1. A simple machine consisting essentially of a wheel with a grooved rim in which a pulled rope or chain can run to change the direction of the pull and thereby lift a load.

2. A wheel turned by or driving a belt.

3. A sheave or small wheel with a grooved rim and with or without the block in which it runs used singly with a rope or chain to change the direction and point of application of a force and in various combinations to increase the applied force especially for lifting weights.

4. A pulley or with ropes to form a tackle that constitutes one of the simple machines.

5. A wheel used to transmit power by means of a band, belt, cord, rope, or chain passing over its rim.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
pulley	11	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pe	4
el	2
up	4
ye	5

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ell	3
leu	3
ley	6
lye	6
ply	8
pul	5
pye	8
yep	8
yup	8

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
yule	7
yelp	9
yell	7
pull	6
pule	6

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pulley	11