winch

noun
UK: /wɪntʃ/
US: /wɪntʃ/

  1. A machine used for lifting or pulling heavy objects by winding a rope or cable around a drum.

    1. We used a winch to lift the heavy box.
    2. The construction crew used a powerful winch to hoist the steel beams into place during the bridge construction.

Synonyms

windlass crane hoist
winch transitive-verb

  1. To lift or pull something using a winch.

    1. We will winch the boat onto the trailer.
    2. The rescue team had to winch the car out of the deep ravine after the accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "winch" is /wɪntʃ/ in British English and /wɪntʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "winch": windlass, crane, hoist.

Example usage of "winch": "We used a winch to lift the heavy box.". More examples on the page.