What is another word for Sheave?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈiːv] (IPA) 
Sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim for holding a belt, cable, or rope, has a few synonyms. One of which is a pulley. A pulley is a device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force, it consists of a wheel with a groove along its edge that holds a rope or cable. A block is another synonym for sheave. It is a component of a pulley system that contains one or more sheaves. A sheave can also be referred to as a reel, drum, or roller. All of these synonyms have the same function, to hold a rope, cable, or belt and change the direction of force.
