Definition of winch

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< wince

Winchell, Walter >

winch    (wnch) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A stationary motor-driven or hand-powered machine used for hoisting or hauling, having a drum around which is wound a rope or chain attached to the load being moved.
2. The crank used to give motion to a grindstone or similar device.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
winched , winch·ing , winch·es

To move with or as if with a winch.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English winche, pulley, from Old English wince, reel, roller

OTHER FORMS:
wincher (Noun)

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