Lexic.us

Definition of Winch

1. Noun. Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.

2. Verb. Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch. "Winch up the slack line"

Definition of Winch

1. v. i. To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness.

2. n. A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness.

3. n. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc.

4. v. i. To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness.

5. n. A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness.

6. n. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc.

Definition of Winch

1. to raise with a winch (a hoisting machine) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Winch

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wincers winces wincey winceyette winceys winch (current term) winched wincher winchers winches

Winchester Winchester College Winchester drive winching winchman winchmen wincing wincings Winckelmann wincopipe

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