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windlasses Definition


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windlass
noun
    1. A drum-shaped axle round which a rope or chain is wound for hauling or hoisting weights.
verb
    windlasses, windlassed, windlassing
    1. To haul or hoist something using a windlass.
Etymology: 14c: from Norse windass, from vinda to wind + ass beam.



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