winch
noun/wɪntʃ/
Frequency rank: #12,599 most common English word
Meaning
a machine with a rotating drum used to haul or lift heavy loads by winding a rope or cable.
Example sentence
The workers used winch to lift the heavy engine out of the boat.
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