trochleae

/ˈtroʊkliːi, ˈtrɒkləi/

Definitions

1. noun

A small pulley or wheel, especially one used to support a rotating part, such as an eye or a joint, in an engine or other machine.

“The engineer noticed that the trochleae in the engine were causing the vibration.”

Synonyms

  • pulley
  • wheel