winched

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A form of winch — A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hoisting or hauling on a rope or cable.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of winch
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