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1. (n.) windlass
a device for hauling or hoisting, commonly having a horizontal drum on which a rope attached to the load is wound; winch.
2. (v.t.) windlass
to raise, haul, or move (a load) by means of a windlass.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME wind(e)las < ON vindāss=vinda to wind2+āss beam)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) winch, windlass
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) windlass
a winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a shift
2. (noun) windlass
a machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam
3. (noun) windlass
an apparatus resembling a winch or windlass, for bending the bow of an arblast, or crossbow
4. windlass
to raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a windlass
5. (verb) windlass
to take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means
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