A connected set or assembly of multiple pulley wheels operating together within a single framework or housing is formally called a "block and tackle" or a "pulley system." In this arrangement, one or more pulleys are fixed to a stationary support structure while other pulleys are attached directly to the moving load. By threading a continuous rope or cable through all the combined pulley wheels, the block and tackle multiplies the mechanical advantage exponentially. This powerful mechanical setup allows a single worker to hoist massive, heavy objects—such as engines, sails, or cargo—that would otherwise be impossible to lift manually.
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