SHEEVES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word sheeves. (close relations)
Definition of SHEEVES
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| blocks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension • 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 • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • a platform from which an auctioneer sells • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements verb • render unsuitable for passage • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • stop from happening or developing • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals • run on a block system • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block • obstruct • block passage through • support, secure, or raise with a block • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • be unable to remember • shape by using a block • shape into a block or blocks • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) | ||||||||
| hoists | verbv | |||||||
noun • lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects verb • raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help • move from one place to another by lifting • raise by using ropes and pulleys | ||||||||
| pulleys | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
| rollers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a grounder that rolls along the infield • a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore • a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate) • a cylinder that revolves • a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it • Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers • pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground | ||||||||
| wheels | nounn | |||||||
noun • a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) • a handwheel that is used for steering • forces that provide energy and direction • a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel • game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • change directions as if revolving on a pivot • wheel somebody or something • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
