windlass

ˈwɪndləs
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Translation of windlass into German,

Noun

1.

cylinder mechanism

TECH.
horizontal cylinder turned by a crank for winding rope or cable
TECH.
Wickelzylinder Winsch f
  • He turned the windlass slowly to gather the long ropes.Er drehte langsam den Wickelzylinder, um die langen Seile aufzuwickeln.
2.

archery

Rare
mechanical winch for bending a crossbow
Rare
Winde fSeilwinde Spannwinde
  • He adjusted the windlass to bend the crossbow.Er stellte die Winde ein, um die Armbrust zu spannen.

Verb

tr.

machine operation

TECH.
use a machine to raise or haul in with ropes or cables
TECH.
mit der Winde ziehen
  • They had to windlass the heavy cargo onto the deck..Sie mussten die schwere Ladung mit der Winde auf das Deck heben
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Expressions with windlass: examples in English and translations in German

Spanischer Windentourniquet
He used a Spanish windlass to secure the load on the truck..

Images of windlass

  • windlass: horizontal cylinder turned by a crank for winding rope or cable
    (cylinder mechanism) Wickelzylinder
  • windlass: mechanical winch for bending a crossbow
    (archery) Winde

Synonyms and analogies of windlass in English

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Examples of windlass in a sentence

  • They used a windlass to pull up the heavy net.
  • The windlass was essential for the archer's accuracy.
  • He repaired the windlass before the competition.
  • They windlassed the anchor up from the seabed.
  • The workers windlassed the materials to the top floor.

Translations of "windlass" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAnkerwindenf.

Possibly. the vertical windlass is still provided with a capstan head.

Ggf. ist die vertikale Ankerwinde noch mit einem Spillkopf versehen.

Bowthruster and powerful windlass make the maneuver seamanship safe and easy.

Bugstrahlruder und kräftige Ankerwinde machen die Manöver seemännisch sicher und einfach.

dieWindenf.

Hieron raised his eyebrows, then turned the windlass.

Hieron runzelte die Augenbrauen, dann drehte er die Winde.

You have to use a windlass and wedges.

Dazu braucht man eine Winde und Keile.

dieWinschnf.

Occasionally, a light oil was needed to keep the windlass turning smoothly.

Gelegentlich war ein leichtes Öl nötig, um die Winsch reibungslos drehen zu lassen.

He operated the windlass carefully to avoid tangling the heavy cable.

Er bediente die Winsch sorgfältig, um ein Verheddern des schweren Kabels zu vermeiden.

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Other translations for windlass:

  • Ankerspillnn.
  • Ankerwinsch

windlass: Examples and translations in context

So the vertical windlass is mainly interesting in sailing ships.

So ist die vertikale Ankerwinde überwiegend bei Segelschiffen zu finden.

Fishing comfort is guaranteed with a standard trolling valve and an electric windlass.

Durch das serienmäßige Schleppventil und die elektrische Ankerwinde ist Komfort beim Fischen garantiert.

New upholstery, autopilot, luxurious teak deck and electric windlass.

Neue Polsterung, Autopilot, luxuriöses Teakdeck und elektrische Ankerwinde.

Ahora did not have a windlass when I bought her.

Ahora hatte keine Ankerwinde als ich sie kaufte.

Rotatable seats and an electric windlass provide added comfort.

Drehbare Sitze sowie eine elektrische Ankerwinde sorgen für zusätzlichen Komfort.

Hydraulic energy can also be used to operate a windlass.

Eine Ankerwinde kann auch mit hydraulischer Energie betrieben werden.

The windlass is activated by pressing the corresponding buttons.

Um die Ankerwinde zu aktivieren, muss man die entsprechenden Tasten drücken.

Muir hydraulic windlass for bow anchors and mooring lines.

Muir hydraulische Winde für Anker und Festmacher.

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