Pulley Definition & Meaning

pulley
noun
  1. 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

"Pulley" in song lyrics

See how pulley is used in real songs:

  • "with a rocket telescopic sprocket pocket pulley"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
  • "On the Bully, everybody's high strung like a pulley"
    The Cross Movement — Love Life
  • "Chop shop mechanic, who used to move bodies on the pulley"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Exploitation of Mistakes

Usage tips for "pulley"

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