Tauzieher

Tauzieher (German, masculine noun)

A Tauzieher is a person who pulls ropes, specifically in the context of moving or operating machinery or equipment. The term literally translates to "rope puller." Historically, and sometimes still in modern contexts, it refers to manual laborers employed to haul on ropes to lift, lower, or move heavy objects. The role often involved coordinated effort and significant physical exertion. The term can also sometimes, though less commonly, refer to a component of a machine itself if that component's primary function is pulling on a rope or cable. The use of the term implies a mechanical advantage system where pulling a rope results in a different action or force elsewhere. While technology has reduced the need for manual Tauzieher in many industries, the term retains a historical significance and is occasionally used metaphorically to describe someone who exerts considerable effort to achieve a task or outcome.