Synonyms and antonyms of Equipment used for lifting heavy things in British Thesaurus

block and tackle (noun)

a piece of equipment that consists of wheels and ropes, used for lifting heavy objects

crane (noun)

a very tall machine used for lifting or moving heavy objects and building tall buildings

derrick (noun)

a type of crane used for lifting things onto and off ships

gantry (noun)

a large tall metal structure used for supporting lights, signals etc, or for moving heavy equipment on tracks

hoist (noun)

a piece of equipment with ropes that is used for lifting heavy objects

jack (noun)

a piece of equipment used for lifting and supporting a heavy object, for example a car when you are changing a tyre

jib (noun)

the long arm of a crane used in building

pulley (noun)

a piece of equipment used for lifting something very heavy. It consists of one or more wheels, around which you pull a rope or chain that is fastened to the thing that you want to lift.

skid (noun)

a flat wooden structure used for moving heavy objects

sling (noun)

a set of belts and ropes used for supporting something heavy while it is being lifted

tackle (noun)

the ropes and other equipment that people use to lift heavy objects

winch (noun)

a piece of equipment that uses a rope or chain for lifting or pulling things or people

windlass (noun)

a piece of equipment used for lifting heavy things. It uses a motor to wind a rope or chain around a large round cylinder.