wind·lass
ˈwin(d)-ləs 
: any of various machines for hoisting or hauling: such as
a
: a horizontal barrel supported on vertical posts and turned by a crank so that the hoisting rope is wound around the barrel
b
: a steam or electric winch with horizontal or vertical shaft and two drums used to raise a ship's anchor
windlassed; windlassing; windlasses
: to hoist or haul with a windlass
Examples of windlass in a Sentence
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 July 2024
Locate a stick or stiff rod to use as the windlass.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Devices like the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) are crafted with a rod called a windlass and a self-adhering band for easy application in the field.1
Experts recommend using a commercial tourniquet whenever available for safety and efficacy.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Its deck has collapsed, but all the deck gear remains at the wreck site, including two giant anchors, hand pumps and its bow windlass, the association said.
—CBS News, 24 July 2024
But all the deck gear remains, such as two giant anchors, hand pumps, as well as its bow windlass and capstan.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2024
Among the artifacts found: stoneware jugs, the anchor, wire rope rigging, ship’s bell (now green with age) and a windlass, used to move heavy weight aboard a ship.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2024
Fire up that windlass and reel it in.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2021
The captain engaged in evasive maneuvers after problems arose with the ship’s windlass, a part of the boat that helps operate the anchor, Bolinski said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
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Noun
The immediate drama at hand is that the anchor is stuck on the ocean floor because of a broken windlass.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 July 2024
Locate a stick or stiff rod to use as the windlass.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Devices like the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) are crafted with a rod called a windlass and a self-adhering band for easy application in the field.1
Experts recommend using a commercial tourniquet whenever available for safety and efficacy.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Its deck has collapsed, but all the deck gear remains at the wreck site, including two giant anchors, hand pumps and its bow windlass, the association said.
—CBS News, 24 July 2024
But all the deck gear remains, such as two giant anchors, hand pumps, as well as its bow windlass and capstan.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2024
Among the artifacts found: stoneware jugs, the anchor, wire rope rigging, ship’s bell (now green with age) and a windlass, used to move heavy weight aboard a ship.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2024
Fire up that windlass and reel it in.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 Mar. 2021
The captain engaged in evasive maneuvers after problems arose with the ship’s windlass, a part of the boat that helps operate the anchor, Bolinski said.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
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“Windlass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windlass. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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