pulley block(n = noun.artifact) block, pulley, pulley-block - 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;
is a kind of machine, simple machine
is a part of block and tackle
has particulars: bollock, bullock block, fairlead, idle pulley, idle wheel, idler pulley

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