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pulley

[pool-ee] / ˈpʊl i /
NOUN
machine
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I saw my patient had opened the door by using a pulley in his mouth.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

“A lot of people like to store their lily pads from boating on a hoist,” pulley system, she says.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Firefighters conducted a dramatic rescue of the driver, using an aerial ladder and pulley to haul her to safety.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

A pulley, a bucket, a smartphone and an e-SIM: this is how a “network tree” is built in Gaza.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

“There’s a pulley system,” I say, “for the trays. I’ll go up and drop it down.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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