late 13c., from Old English wince "winch, pulley," from Proto-Germanic *winkja-, from PIE *weng- "to bend, curve" (see wink (v.)). Perhaps so called in reference to the bent handle [..]

"to hoist with a winch," 1520s, from winch (n.). Related: Winched; winching.

        a small flat or squat looking "crane" style cable reel, with a crank, or motor to return the line.

A device used to give a mechanical advantage when hauling on the lines.

Manual or power device employing a drum with cable or rope for pulling objects where great power is required. Power generated by vehicle engine and transmitted through power take-off on transmission.

A winch is an externally mounted mechanical device consisting of a cable spooled onto a drum. It is used to pull heavy or bulky objects or to retrieve a vehicle that is stuck in mud. The drum can be d [..]

Driving mechanism for the car's suspension cables or chains. It essentially comprises:

Machine consisting of a horizontal barrel revolving on an axis and operated by hand or power. Geared to give mechanical advantage. Used for lifting and lowering cargo, and for other purposes that requ [..]

a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope or chain winding round a horizontal rotating drum, turned by a crank or a motor Source: MDA: Waterways Object Name Thesaurus

An engine for handling drafts of cargo secured on deck and fitted with drums on a horizontal axle.

A mechanical device to increase the tension in a line consisting of a geared drum and handle; as in: A winch is essential for providing enough tension in sheets and halyards on most boats.

A device used to increase hauling power when raising or trimming sails.

A hoisting or pulling machine fitted with a horizontali single or double srum. A small drum is generally fitted on one or both ends of the shaft supporting the hoisting drum. These small drums are cal [..]

A metal drum shaped device used to increase hauling power when raising or trimming sails, loading and discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. A machine that has a drum on which to coil a rope, cab [..]

A metal drum shaped device used to increase hauling power when raising or trimming sails, loading and discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. A machine that has a drum on which to coil a rope, cab [..]

a hoisting engine secured to the deck; used to haul lines by turns around a horizontally driven drum or windlass.

A machine that has a drum on which to coil a rope, cable or chain for hauling, pulling or hoisting.

a  small horizontal  drum device used to assist in hoisting.

a metal drum shaped device used to assist in trimming sails and other situations where an increase in mechanical advantage is needed in hoisting or hauling. A line is wrapped around the drum once or m [..]

A metal drum shaped device used to increase hauling power when raising or trimming sails, loading and discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. A machine that has a drum on which to coil a rope, cab [..]

A device used to increase hauling power when raising or trimming sails.

A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a pawl, and a crank handle, with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope. (nautical) A hoisting machine used fo [..]

A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in (wind up) or let out (wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope (also called "cable" or "wire cable"). In its simplest for [..]

A winch is a mechanical device used to pull in, let out, or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or cable. Winch or winching may also refer to: