Winch definition

Winch

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WordNet

(1) Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

(2) Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch

"Winch up the slack line"

WiktionaryText

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