Winch Definition

wĭnch
winched, winches, winching
noun
winches
A crank with a handle for transmitting motion, as to a grindstone.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World

A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).

Wiktionary

A kick, as of an animal, from impatience or uneasiness.

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Synonyms:
verb
winched, winches, winching
To hoist or haul with a winch.
Webster's New World

To wince; to shrink.

Wiktionary
To kick with impatience or uneasiness.
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pronoun

(informal) Winchester (city in England)

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Other Word Forms of Winch

Noun

Singular:
winch
Plural:
winches

Origin of Winch

  • Middle English winche pulley from Old English wince reel, roller

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • See wince.

    From Wiktionary

Winch Sentence Examples

  • A glass plate fixed to a wooden or metal shaft is rotated by a winch.

  • The line is hauled in by a steam or electric winch, and the sounding-tube containing a sample of the bottom deposit is rapidly brought on board.

  • The winch then pulls the trolleys plus boats sideways out of the water.

  • Photograph showing close-up of an otter trawl, taken around 1900 Open A steam winch was used to haul the trawls.

  • The vehicle is fitted with a front mounted heavy duty winch.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIN

Words Ending With

HCHNCH

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