WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Bell′ pur′chase, 
  1. Mechanicsa tackle consisting of two standing single blocks, two running single blocks, a fall, and a runner, so arranged that it gives a mechanical advantage of six, neglecting friction.
Also, Bell's′ pur′chase. 

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