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polyspast
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polyspast, n. [L. polyspaston, fr. Gr. , fr. drawn by several cords; poly`s many + to draw: cf. F. polyspaste.].
A machine consisting of many pulleys; specifically, an apparatus formerly used for reducing luxations. [1913 Webster]
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