Polyspast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyspast is a noun meaning A machine consisting of many pulleys.
Meaning
A machine consisting of many pulleys.
More Meanings
- (surgical) A machine of many pulleys, formerly used to reduce dislocation
- (mechanics) A windlass with many pulleys and truckles
Example Sentences
The Bishop of Chrysopolis, his Majesty's former tutor, consecrated the foundation-stone, which was suspended from two elegant polyspasts; the Emperor himself laid it.
Word Forms
- polyspasts
Synonyms for polyspast
Depending on context, synonyms include muffle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pulley, trispast, muffle, gangplow, gangplough, nest.
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