A windlass is used to move heavy weights - and is sometimes used
on boats to raise an anchor.
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anchor, anchor windlass, mooring lines, seamen. flag
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An anchor windlass, or a very large capstan with a catspaw at
the base.
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The device is called a windlass.
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A windlass shanty was a working song sung by sailors in the 19th
century. This particular shanty was associated with raising and
lowering the anchor and other repetitive tasks.