Pulleys Meaning in English
word · lemma: pulley
ˈpʊɫiz
PUL-leez
pˈʊlɪz
PUL-iz
Definición
Pulleys are simple machines with a wheel and a rope or belt, used to lift or move heavy things by changing the direction of force.
Uso & Matices
'Pulleys' is the plural of 'pulley'. Used mainly in technical, engineering, or science contexts. Common phrases include 'system of pulleys' and 'fixed/movable pulleys'. Do not confuse with 'gears', which are different mechanical parts.
Spanish: poleasPortuguese (BR): poliasPortuguese (PT): poliasChinese (Simplified): 滑轮Chinese (Traditional): 滑輪Hindi: चरखीArabic: بكراتBengali: চাকারী - দড়ির চাক (যন্ত্রাংশ)Russian: блокиJapanese: 滑車Vietnamese: ròng rọcKorean: 도르래Turkish: makaralarUrdu: پُلیاںIndonesian: katrol
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The workers used pulleys to lift the heavy box.
basic
A system of pulleys makes lifting easier.
basic
The old well uses pulleys to draw water.
basic
You often see pulleys in gyms for weight machines.
natural
The sails go up quickly on boats thanks to several pulleys.
natural
If the pulleys get stuck, the whole elevator stops working.
natural