Winch (Crossword clue)

We found 3 answers for “Winch” .

This page shows answers to the clue Winch, followed by ten definitions like “A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness”, “A mechanical device used to assist in pulling on lines” and “A motorised towline spool for launching gliders”. Synonyms for Winch are for example crane, crank and hoist. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers.

5 letters

HOIST

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CAPSTAN

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WINDLASS

Definitions of “Winch”

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• A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine
• A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness
• A mechanical device used to assist in pulling on lines
• A motorised towline spool for launching gliders
• An axle or drum turned by a crank with a handle
• Applicable to a broad array of devices that use a drum
• A winding device used to assist in the hauling of lines
• An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly
• A device used to give a mechanical advantage when hauling on the lines
• Similar to a hoist, a winch is used for lifting and moving heavy loads
A further 6 definitions can be found on Encyclo

Synonyms of “Winch”

Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Winch”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:
crane, crank, hoist and pulley.

More crossword answers

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