1. present participle of pulley; to move, lift, or haul using a pulley or system of pulleys
Usage: technical; mechanical

1. the action or process of using pulleys to move or lift something
Usage: technical; mechanical

Examples

• The construction crew was pulleying heavy steel beams to the upper floors.
• Pulleying the sail required coordination between several crew members.
• The system of pulleying made it possible to lift the engine block safely.
• They were pulleying the cargo up the side of the ship.
• Pulleying is an efficient method for moving heavy loads in tight spaces.
• The workers practiced pulleying techniques before the main project began.