Words Like WINDLASS
We have put together a list of words that are similar to WINDLASS.
4 Alternative Words Similar to windlass
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Yarder
Noun Hyponym
10 definitions of windlass
1
A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a shift.
2
To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means.
3
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.
4
An apparatus resembling a winch or windlass, for bending the bow of an arblast, or crossbow.
5
To raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a windlass.
6
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
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Any of numerous hauling or lifting machines consisting essentially of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank or a motor so that a line attached to the load is wound around the cylinder.
8
To raise with a windlass.
9
A hand or power machine for drawing a package of staves together to form a barrel.
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A winding or turning; a circuitous course; a circuit.