winch
Example Sentences
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They used a winch system to pull the crane off the ship, while a crew member adjusted the ballast of the vessel to ensure it stayed level with the dock.
Efforts continue to move the remaining three to a nearby plateau so they can be recovered using a winch.
From BBC
Shropshire Council said the boat, which the family live on, was rescued at about 22:00 on Tuesday using a specialist winch operation.
From BBC
Our beloved Cleo is attached to a complicated system of pulleys, winches, rope, and steel cables.
From Literature
The robot features four thermal and visible-light cameras, a front blade for pushing vehicles, and a winch for clearing paths.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
