winch

¹winch

noun \ˈwinch\

Definition of WINCH

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 (as a grindstone)

Illustration of WINCH

Origin of WINCH

Middle English winche roller, reel, from Old English wince; akin to Old English wincian to wink

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WINCH

chinch, cinch, clinch, finch, flinch, grinch, inch, lynch, Minch, pinch, squinch