Synonyms for windlass

Most common

winch

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights

Forms

Plural

windlasses → winches…

Example sentences

• winch I've never used a winch before. Could you show me how?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

winch¹