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A windlass is basically a rotating level. It has a crank that winds rope onto a spool. The spool is geared and able to withstand major amounts of pressure.
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Who invented the Windlass?
The Chinese, or differential, windlass was invented in 1582.
What are things found in forecastle deck of the ship?
anchor, anchor windlass, mooring lines, seamen. flag
What are the origins of the Word Windlass with regard to the sailing winch?
A windlass is a type of winch, fitted with a wildcat for hauling chain, and/or a gypsy for rope. Windlasses have horizontal drums or wheels for handling heavy anchor chains, hawsers, etc.From what I can tell, it comes from the Old Norse for winding things around a pole: Vin and ass.
How does a electirc stove work?
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Who were the people who worked the land during the Pax Romana?
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What is a windlass made of?
Windlass is made of a bucket,rope,and a long piece of straight, round, strong timber
How successful was the windlass in 1850?
The windlass was not very successful in the 1850's because it only went into a hole...That is all
What is a windlass used for in the 1930?
A windlass is used to move heavy weights - and is sometimes used on boats to raise an anchor.
Who invented the Windlass?
The Chinese, or differential, windlass was invented in 1582.
What is a windlass used for?
A windlass is used to move heavy weights. They usually have a horizontal barrel that is turned with a belt or handle.
How does windlass works?
A windlass is basically a rotating level. It has a crank that winds rope onto a spool. The spool is geared and able to withstand major amounts of pressure.
What is the font used in the Percy Jackson series?
The title font is Windlass but the actual content of the novel is written in point 13 Centaur MT.
What are the mining techniques?
the whim,windlass,stamping baterries
What is a windlass shanty?
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.
When applying a CAT how many times windlass twisted?
3
Is a windlass a compound machine?
Yes, it is because it has a wheel and a axle.
What type of simple machine is a windlass?
i think it is a wheel and axle
