roldana
1. a grooved wheel or pulley, typically made of metal or wood, used to guide a rope, cable, or belt
The sheave in the pulley system helps distribute the weight evenly.
A roldana no sistema de polias ajuda a distribuir o peso uniformemente.
2. the wheel inside a pulley block through which rope passes
The old ship's rigging used brass sheaves to support the sails.
O aparelho antigo do navio usava roldanas de latão para suportar as velas.
3. in nautical or mechanical contexts, the rotating component of a pulley assembly
Maintenance of the sheave is crucial for smooth operation of the crane.
A manutenção da roldana é crucial para o funcionamento suave do guindaste.
The term 'sheave' is primarily used in nautical, mechanical, and industrial contexts. In Brazil, it's most commonly known as 'roldana' and is familiar to sailors, engineers, and construction workers. The word has remained relatively unchanged in English since medieval times when pulley systems were essential for ships and mills.
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