winch

n. திருகுவிட்டம், இயந்திர ஊடச்சின் செந்திரிபுக்கோட்டம், உருளைத் திருகுபிடிக் காம்பு, திருகு உருளை ஏற்றப் பொறி.

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Winch, v. i. Etym: [See Wince.] Defn: To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness. Winch, n. Defn: A kick, as of a beast, from impatience or uneasiness. Shelton. Winch, n. Etym: [OE. winche, AS. wince a winch, a reel to wind thread upon. Cf. Wink.] 1. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc. 2. An instrument with which to turn or strain something forcibly. 3. An axle or drum turned by a crank with a handle, or by power, for raising weights, as from the hold of a ship, from mines, etc.; a windlass. 4. A wince.

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