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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Windlass" Definition
noun
Any of numerous hauling or lifting machines consisting essentially of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank or a motor so that a line attached to the load is wound around the cylinder.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
any of various machines for hoisting or hauling as.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A horizontal barrel supported on vertical posts and turned by a crank so that the hoisting rope is wound around the barrel.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A steam or electric winch with horizontal or vertical shaft and two drums used to raise a ship's anchor.
Source: Merriam-Webster
verb-transitive
To raise with a windlass.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To hoist or haul with a windlass.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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