Windlass Synonyms

wĭndləs
Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. winch

Words Related to Windlass

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. capstan
  2. hawser
  3. boat-hook
  4. rudder
  5. fairlead
  6. handspike
  7. anchor-chain
  8. grapnel
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Windlass Sentence Examples

  • The grandest place of all is the Colossal Dome, which used to be entered only from the apex by windlass and a rope reaching 135 ft.

  • Never leave the windlass (lock key) on the spindle.

  • This would need a special windlass, not unlike the River Great Ouse type.

  • While we were wandering around an EA guy with a very large windlass came over and had a chat.

  • The chain windlass is just beyond the bridge ramp.

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