windlass
12 points
English
8 letters
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Definitions
noun
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈɪndlʌs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural windlasses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or r
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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