Definition of Winch

1. Noun. Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.

Exact synonyms: Windlass
Specialized synonyms: Capstan, Yard Donkey, Yarder
Generic synonyms: Lifting Device
Group relationships: Ship

2. Verb. Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch. "Winch up the slack line"
Generic synonyms: Draw, Force, Pull

Definition of Winch

1. v. i. To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness.

2. n. A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness.

3. n. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc.

4. v. i. To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness.

5. n. A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness.

6. n. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc.

Definition of Winch

1. 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. ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501). ¹

3. Verb. To use a winch ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Winch

1. to raise with a winch (a hoisting machine) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Winch

win over
win round
win the day
win through
win up
winable
wince
winced
wincer
wincers
winces
wincey
winceyette
winceyettes
winceys
winch (current term)
winched
wincher
winchers
winches
winching
winchite
winchman
winchmen
wincing
wincingly
wincings
wincopipe
wincopipes
wind

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