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Drum :: Drum (n.) A cylinder on a revolving shaft, generally for the purpose of driving several pulleys, by means of belts or straps passing around its periphery; also, the barrel of a hoisting machine, on which the rope or chain is wound..

Trispaston :: Trispaston (n.) A machine with three pulleys which act together for raising great weights.

Telodynamic :: Telodynamic (a.) Relating to a system for transmitting power to a distance by means of swiftly moving ropes or cables driving grooved pulleys of large diameter.

Tetraspaston :: Tetraspaston (n.) A machine in which four pulleys act together.

Pentaspast :: Pentaspast (n.) A purchase with five pulleys.

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

Polyspast :: Polyspast (n.) A machine consisting of many pulleys; specifically, an apparatus formerly used for reducing luxations..

Pulleys :: Pulleys (pl. ) of Pulle.

Nest :: Nest (n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively..

Gin :: Gin (n.) A machine for raising or moving heavy weights, consisting of a tripod formed of poles united at the top, with a windlass, pulleys, ropes, etc..

Brail :: Brail (n.) Ropes passing through pulleys, and used to haul in or up the leeches, bottoms, or corners of sails, preparatory to furling..

Taglia :: Taglia (n.) A peculiar combination of pulleys.

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