winch (n)
windlass (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
Outgoing links
Hypernym lifting device
Part holonym ship
Derivationally related form winch → winch
Hyponym capstan; yarder, yard donkey
Incoming links
Hypernym capstan; yarder, yard donkey
Hyponym lifting device
Part meronym ship
Derivationally related form winch → winch

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