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Word: Winch
Speech Type: Noun
late Old English wince ‘reel, pulley’, of Germanic origin; related to the verb wink. The verb dates from the early 16th century
wɪn(t)ʃ
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.
Short Definition:hauling or lifting device consisting of rope or chain winding round horizontal rotating drum
the crank of a wheel or axle.
Short Definition:crank of wheel or axle
Word: Winch
Speech Type: Verb
wɪn(t)ʃ
hoist or haul with a winch
Short Definition:hoist or haul with winch
Examples:- an attempt to winch survivors of the wreck into a helicopter
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