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Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪnt�|-ɪnt�

Noun
winch (winches)

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

Translations
Albanian: argano
CJKV Characters: �, �
Finnish: vinssi, vintturi
Portuguese: catraca

Verb

1. To use a winch

#:winch in those sails, our lad!

Translations
Finnish: vinssata

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