winch (Meaning)
winch (n)
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
winch (v)
pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
winch (v. i.)
To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness.
winch (n.)
A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness.
A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc.
An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly.
An axle or drum turned by a crank with a handle, or by power, for raising weights, as from the hold of a ship, from mines, etc.; a windlass.
A wince.
Synonyms & Antonyms of winch
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winch Sentence Examples
- The sailboat's winch creaked and groaned as it hoisted the sails.
- The winch on the construction site effortlessly lifted heavy beams into place.
- The winch in the garage carefully lowered a classic car onto its lift.
- The spelunker used a winch to descend into the depths of the cave.
- The ship's anchor was securely fastened with a winch.
- The heavy machinery was transported using a winch attached to a truck.
- The winch in the gym helped weightlifters lift enormous loads.
- The forest ranger used a winch to clear fallen trees from the road.
- The rescue team employed a winch to lift an injured hiker from a ravine.
- The scientist used a winch to carefully position delicate laboratory equipment.
FAQs About the word winch
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds, pull or lift up with or as if with a winchTo wince; to shri
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The sailboat's winch creaked and groaned as it hoisted the sails.
The winch on the construction site effortlessly lifted heavy beams into place.
The winch in the garage carefully lowered a classic car onto its lift.
The spelunker used a winch to descend into the depths of the cave.
