winch

winch
I. noun Etymology: Middle English winche roller, reel, from Old English wince; akin to Old English wincian to wink Date: before 12th century 1. any of various machines or instruments for hauling or pulling; especially a powerful machine with one or more drums on which to coil a rope, cable, or chain for hauling or hoisting ; windlass 2. a crank with a handle for giving motion to a machine (as a grindstone) II. transitive verb Date: 1529 to hoist or haul with or as if with a winch • wincher noun

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