winch

Definitions

General English

• noun a device which pulls things up by winding a rope around a drum

General Science

• noun a handle used to turn a machine manually

Construction

• A stationary hoisting machine having a rotating drum around which a cable, rope, or chain is wrapped.

Military

• verb to lift or drop from a helicopter using a rope

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Contexts for “winch”

4 definitions in context
• General English
• General Science
• Construction
• Military