polyspast
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
A machine consisting of many pulleys
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.
2
A machine of many pulleys, formerly used to reduce dislocation
3
A windlass with many pulleys and truckles
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