wind·lass
ˈwin(d)-ləs
: any of various machines for hoisting or hauling: such as
a
: a horizontal barrel supported on vertical posts and turned by a crank so that the hoisting rope is wound around the barrel
b
: a steam or electric winch with horizontal or vertical shaft and two drums used to raise a ship's anchor
windlassed; windlassing; windlasses
: to hoist or haul with a windlass
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