winch
Winch (noun) means a mechanical device with a drum and crank (or motor) used to haul or hoist a rope or cable. Example: “They used a winch to pull the truck out of the ditch.”
How to use winch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crank-and-drum tool for hauling heavy things, or the act of pulling something with one.
Word forms
winched past tense, winched past tense, winched past tense, winches plural, Winches plural, winches singular, winches singular, winches singular
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They used a _____ to pull the truck out of the ditch.
Etymology
From Old English winċe, related to the word "wink" through a shared root meaning "to bend or turn".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for winch
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What does “winch” mean?
The word “winch” means a mechanical device with a drum and crank (or motor) used to haul or hoist a rope or cable. In plain terms, a crank-and-drum tool for hauling heavy things, or the act of pulling something with one.
How do you pronounce “winch”?
“Winch” is pronounced wihnch (/wɪnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “winch” in a sentence?
Here is “winch” used in a sentence: “They used a winch to pull the truck out of the ditch.”
What part of speech is “winch”?
Depending on how it is used, “winch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “winch” come from?
The word “winch” comes from Old English. From Old English winċe, related to the word "wink" through a shared root meaning "to bend or turn".
How many meanings does “winch” have?
“Winch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mechanical device with a drum and crank (or motor) used to haul or hoist a rope or cable.