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- Dictionarywinch/wɪn(t)ʃ/
noun
- 1. a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope or chain winding round a horizontal rotating drum, turned typically by a crank or by motor. Similar
- 2. the crank of a wheel or axle.
verb
- 1. hoist or haul with a winch: "an attempt to winch survivors of the wreck into a helicopter"
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WINCH definition: 1. a machine that lifts heavy objects by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device: 2…. Learn more.
A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in (wind up) or let out (wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope (also called "cable" or "wire cable"). In its simplest form, it consists of a spool (or drum) attached to a hand crank.
The meaning of WINCH is 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.
1. countable noun. A winch is a machine which is used to lift heavy objects or people who need to be rescued. It consists of a drum around which a rope or chain is wound. 2. verb. If you winch an object or person somewhere, you lift or lower them using a winch.
to lift a heavy object by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device: Two helicopters winched the passengers to safety from the deck of the ship. The car was slowly winched out of the water. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. the crank or handle of a revolving machine. a windlass turned by a crank, for hoisting or hauling. any of various devices for cranking. Also Textiles. any machine equipped with rollers that guide cloth through a dye or finishing solution in an open vat. a roller between two dyeing vats for passing cloth from one vat to another.
n. 1. A stationary motorized or hand-powered machine used for hoisting or hauling, having a drum around which is wound a rope, cable, or chain attached to the load being moved. 2. The crank used to give motion to a grindstone or similar device. tr.v. winched, winch·ing, winch·es. To move with or as if with a winch.
A winch is a kind of tool for tightening or loosening the tension of a rope or cable. If you take up sailing, you might use a winch to adjust the position of the sails. Ahoy, matey!
WINCH meaning: 1. a machine with a thick chain, used for lifting heavy things 2. to lift someone or something with…. Learn more.
Winch definition: A stationary motor-driven or hand-powered machine used for hoisting or hauling, having a drum around which is wound a rope or chain attached to the load being moved.
