1. a set of equipment, gear, or tackle used for a specific purpose, especially for riding or loading animals
Usage: commonly used in Spanish-speaking regions for horse or pack animal equipment
2. a system of pulleys or mechanical arrangement used to lift or move heavy objects
Usage: technical or nautical context

Examples

• The cowboy checked his aparejo before saddling the horse.
• The pack mule carried supplies in its aparejo across the mountain trail.
• Workers used an aparejo of pulleys to hoist the cargo onto the ship.
• The leather aparejo was decorated with traditional silver ornaments.
• They repaired the aparejo after the long journey through the desert.