Windlass (Crossword clue)
We found 3 answers for “Windlass” .
This page shows answers to the clue Windlass, followed by ten definitions like “Circuitous movement”, “A machine for raising weights” and “A winding and circuitous way”. A synonym for Windlass is capstan.| WINCH |
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Definitions of “Windlass”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• A winding and circuitous way
• Winch used to raise a ship's anchor
• A winch mechanism, usually with a horizontal axis
• Horizontal winch on the centerline for lifting anchors
• The windlass is an apparatus for moving heavy weights
• Type of winch particularly used in raising an anchor
• A device, smaller than a whim, used to raise ore from a shaft
• A mechanical winding device used to pull up the anchor chain
• A medieval device to pull the bowstring back on a crossbow
• Mechanical device used to raise and lower the drawbridge
Synonyms of “Windlass”
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