Associations to the word «Winch»

Pictures for the word «Winch»

Wiktionary

WINCH, noun. A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a pawl, and a crank handle, with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope.
WINCH, noun. (nautical) A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).
WINCH, noun. A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).
WINCH, noun. A kick, as of an animal, from impatience or uneasiness.
WINCH, verb. To use a winch
WINCH, verb. To wince; to shrink
WINCH, verb. To kick with impatience or uneasiness.
WINCH, proper noun. (informal) Winchester (city in England)

Dictionary definition

WINCH, noun. Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.
WINCH, verb. Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch; "winch up the slack line".

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