winch

winch (winc̸h)

noun

a crank with a handle for transmitting motion, as to a grindstone
a machine for hoisting, lowering, or hauling, consisting of a drum or cylinder turned by a crank or motor: a rope or cable tied to the load is wound on the drum or cylinder

Etymology: ME winche < OE wince < IE base *weng-, to be curved, bowed > wink

transitive verb

to hoist or haul with a winch

Converse of object

mount: The vehicle is fitted with a front mounted heavy duty winch.
operate: In the center of the picture is shown a hand operated cable winch which is used to pull heavy items.
fit: All armament and the radar was removed and a winch fitted in the rear fuselage.
drive: The original vehicle was fitted with a Croft winch driven from the vehicle's main engine.

Preposition: on

board: This 1965 image shows a deep sea pilot being winched on board a Union Castle steamer.

Adjective modifier

hydraulic: Which required 8 firemen and a hydraulic winch to reopen.
electric: The electric winch inside the prompt side pros arch.
powerful: The glider is pulled into the air by a steel cable that is connected to a powerful winch.

Modifies a noun

reel: Features Olive green graphite screw winch reel seat Comfortable handle finished in special rodent resistant shrink rubber.
fitting: The reel seat is a screw winch fitting made of very strong carbon construction.
cable: A winch cable is inserted through the existing line which is then attached to the front of the new liner.
rope: The end of the winch rope can just be seen over the towing bracket.
wire: I would also be concerned if you have not checked that the winch wire used on the winches matches the rated winching capacity.
gear: This might be true however security guards from film sets have been known to wind people up with or without winch gear!

Noun used with modifier

tirfor: The land rover was stabilized using a tirfor winch attached to the rear of the appliance and equipment was transported down the slope.
capstan: The Thompson Puma is a double capstan winch used for hauling and lifting.
trawl: The trawl winch system is arranged for regenerative braking.
anchor: Externally the only piece of equipment that has been fitted is the anchor winch.
screw: The reel seat is a screw winch fitting made of very strong carbon construction.
steam: Photograph showing close-up of an otter trawl, taken around 1900 Open A steam winch was used to haul the trawls.

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