sheaveless

/ʃiːv.lɛs/

Definitions

1. adjective

without a sheave; not having a pulley block

“The sheaveless rope was difficult to lift due to its weight.”

2. adverb

without a sheave; without a pulley block

“The rope was lifted sheaveless from the ground, which caused a strain on the workers.”

Synonyms

  • pulleysless
  • unpulleyed

Antonyms

  • pulleysed
  • pulleysed