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pulley vs machine

machine vs pulley

pulley and machine both are nouns.

pulley is not a verb while machine is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pulley Yes No No No
machine Yes No Yes No
As nouns, machine is a hypernym of pulley; that is, machine is a word with a broader meaning than pulley:
  • pulley: 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
  • machine: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Other hypernyms of pulley include simple machine.
pulley (noun) machine (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 any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
a group that controls the activities of a political party
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
an efficient person
pulley (verb) machine (verb)
make by machinery
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
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