+A **lifting mechanism** is any device or system engineered to raise an object against [gravity](/wiki/gravity). These fundamental tools often employ principles of [mechanical advantage](/wiki/mechanical_advantage), transforming force to make heavy loads manageable. From ancient simple machines to modern complex systems, they are vital across countless applications.
+## See also
+- [Simple Machine](/wiki/simple_machine)
+- [Hoist](/wiki/hoist)
+- [Crane](/wiki/crane)
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