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winches Definition and Meaning in English (winches definition)

noun
Synonyms:hoistscranescapstans
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Winches definition: Winches are mechanical devices used for pulling or hoisting heavy loads by winding a rope or cable around a rotating drum.

Definitions of Winches

  1. 1noun

    Winches are mechanical devices used for pulling or hoisting heavy loads by winding a rope or cable around a rotating drum.

  2. 2verb

    To winch means to pull or lift something using a winch mechanism, often referring to the action performed by such a device.

Example Sentences

nautical

“The ship's winches were used to pull the anchor up from the seabed.”

technical

“They had to winch the heavy equipment onto the truck.”

Synonyms

hoistscranescapstans

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlewinched
present participlewinching
nounwinch

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