τροχιλεία

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • block and tackle, system of several pulleys

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek τροχίλος (Egyptian plover, sheave in block and tackle equipment).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τροχίλος

Gloss

Egyptian plover, sheave in block and tackle equipment

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