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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

trochlea

/trɒkliːə/ noun · British & US
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What does trochlea mean?

noun

A pulley or wheel with a grooved rim, used to change the direction of a force or motion. In anatomy, a trochlea is a pulley-like structure in the forearm that supports the ulna.

Example

"The engineer designed a trochlea to redirect the force of the machine's movement."

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