Cord of a pulley system (4)

I believe the answer is:

rope

(Other definitions for rope that I've seen before include "String of pearls, say" , "Money for old . . . . Is easily earned" , "making money easily when old?" , "Strong line" , "Lash" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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