windlass

Noun
  1. Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds (synset 104593031)
    is a type of: lifting device - a device for lifting heavy loads
    subtypes:
    • capstan - a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
    • yard donkey, yarder - a winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road
    is a part of: ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
    same as: winch

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