Definition of winch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsdevice for lifting or pulling heavy objects using a rope or chain
- The workers used a winch to hoist the heavy beams onto the truck..
2.
machineryDated UK machine used in dyeing or steeping clothDated UK
- The fabric was processed using a winch.
3.
- He called her a winch in jest.
Verb
mechanicallift or pull using a powered cable device
- They winched the car out of the ditch.
Images of winch
device for lifting or pulling heavy objects using a rope or chain 
machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth
Expressions with winch
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device for pulling or lifting with rope
The rope winch helped lift the heavy beam.
Origin of winch
Old English, wince (reel)
Terms with winch included in their meaning
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mechanics
movable winch with powerful gearing
mining
person operating a winch in a mine
nautical device
vertical winch used to move heavy weights
tool
hand-operated winch with a ratchet used for lifting
machinery
steam-powered winch used in logging and mining
archery
mechanical winch for bending a crossbow
machinery
operated by a winch
occupation
person who uses a winch
Examples of winch in a sentence
A winch was essential for the mountain rescue operation. A winch is essential for dyeing large batches of cloth. The old winch needed repairs before the next dyeing cycle. She was accused of being a winch by the villagers. Stories of winches are common in local folklore. They had to winch the boat onto the trailer.
Workers winched the heavy equipment into place.
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- French:treuil, treuiller, ...
- German:Winde, hochziehen, ...
- Italian:argano, tirare, ...
- Spanish:torno, remolcar, ...
- Portuguese:guincho, puxar com guincho, ...
- Chinese:绞车, 用绞盘拉, ...
- Japanese:ウィンチ装置, ウインチで引き上げる, ...
- Arabic:وِنْش, سحبَ, ...
- Hebrew:כַּנָּנֶת, לִמְשֹׁךְ בְּעֶזְרַת כְּנֶנֶת, ...
- Russian:лебедка, вытащить, ...
- Ukrainian:лебідка, витягувати, ...
- Hindi:विंच उपकरण, खींचना, ...
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