winch - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

winch

to lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical deviceto lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical device

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winch

Third Person

winches

Present Participle

winching

Past Tense

winched

Past Participle

winched

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to lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical device

transitive

They had to winch the fallen tree out of the road to clear the way for traffic.
The team had to winch the equipment to the top of the building since the elevator was not functioning.
To recover the sunken ship, the salvage crew had to winch it to the surface using powerful lifting equipment.