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Yes, winch is playable

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"Winch" Definition

noun

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.
The crank used to give motion to a grindstone or similar device.
Any of various machines or instruments for hauling or pulling.
A powerful machine with one or more drums on which to coil a rope, cable, or chain for hauling or hoisting.
A crank with a handle for giving motion to a machine (as a grindstone).

verb-transitive

To move with or as if with a winch.

verb

To hoist or haul with or as if with a winch.

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