17 Synonyms for Windlass: tackle, hoist, crab

Q: What does windlass mean?

(n): a type of winch, fitted with a wildcat for hauling chain, or a gypsy for rope; an apparatus in which horizontal drums or wheels are operated by means of a steam engine, pneumatic engine, hydrauli

windlass (17 synonym found)

Windlass has 17 synonyms. The top synonyms for windlass are tackle, hoist, crab, jack, lifter, erector, forklift, reel and 9 more. Another word for windlass is tackle. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for windlass?

A common synonym for windlass is tackle. Other synonyms include hoist, crab, jack, lifter.

How many synonyms does windlass have?

Windlass has 17 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does windlass mean?

Definition of windlass:

(n) : a type of winch, fitted with a wildcat for hauling chain, or a gypsy for rope; an apparatus in which horizontal drums or wheels are operated by means of a steam engine, pneumatic engine, hydraulic engine, or electric motor for handling heavy anchor chains, hawsers, etc. (FM 55-501)

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