polyspast

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Noun

polyspast (plural polyspasts)

1. A machine consisting of many pulleys

   Synonyms: block and tackle, muffle, hoisting-tackle

2. (surgical) A machine of many pulleys, formerly used to reduce dislocation
3. (mechanics) A windlass with many pulleys and truckles

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