fidiculae

/faɪˈdɪkjʊleɪ, fɪˈdɪkjʊleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Roman pulley or block and tackle, used for lifting and moving heavy loads.

“The archaeologists discovered an ancient fidiculae system that allowed the Romans to build their monumental structures.”

Synonyms

  • block and tackle
  • pulley

Antonyms

  • anchor
  • weights