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1
: any of various machines or instruments for hauling or pulling
especially
: a powerful machine with one or more drums on which to coil a rope, cable, or chain for hauling or hoisting : windlass
2
: a crank with a handle for giving motion to a machine (such as a grindstone)
winched; winching; winches
: to hoist or haul with or as if with a winch
wincher
noun
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New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The company built an even meaner Passport HRC concept for SEMA last year with an integrated winch, more aggressive lift, and extended skidplates.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office shared a video of the rescue operation on the Facebook page showing some of the passengers being winched to safety using a rope dangling from the helicopter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Each of these visits is an elaborate production of cranes, winches, cables and ropes.
—New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The company built an even meaner Passport HRC concept for SEMA last year with an integrated winch, more aggressive lift, and extended skidplates.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Before heading out, some fishermen pick up boxes from the island's fishing companies to pack their catch which, in the capital of Nuuk, is winched from the boat to the fish factory.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office shared a video of the rescue operation on the Facebook page showing some of the passengers being winched to safety using a rope dangling from the helicopter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Winch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winch. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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