trispast Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tri"spast, Tri*spas"ton noun (Also<

• Trispast
• Trispaston

)

Etymology

NL. trispaston, fr. Gr. drawn threefold; (see Tri-) + to draw.

Definitions

1. (Mech.) A machine with three pulleys which act together for raising great weights. Brande & C.