Winch (Noun)
Meaning
Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rescue team used a winch to lift the injured climber to safety.
- A winch is typically used on boats to retrieve the anchor from the seafloor.
- The tow truck's winch glided easily over the icy road surface as it pulled the stranded car to safety.
- A manual winch was assigned to each lifeboat on the ship, in case of emergencies.
- The mechanics carefully attached the car to the winch to lift it onto the repair platform.