Winch — synonyms, definition

1. winch (Noun)

1 synonym
windlass
1 definition

winch (Noun) — Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.

1 type of
lifting device
3 types
capstan yard donkey yarder
1 part of
ship

2. winch (Verb)

1 definition

winch (Verb) — Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch. ex. "winch up the slack line"

3 types of
draw force pull