A windlass is a rope around an axle, used for winding and lifting. The rope and handle that lifts a bucket of water out of a well is a windlass.
A:Windlass, noun, meaning any of various modifications of the wheel and axle employing a revolving cylinder, used for hoisting or hauling.
verb intransitive, to use a windlass.
verb transitive, to hoist by means of a windlass.
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Windlass, noun, a circuitous movement, especially to intercept game; an indirect, crafty action.
verb intransitive, to take a roundabout course.
Windlass is made of a bucket,rope,and a long piece of straight, round, strong timber
A windlass is used to move heavy weights - and is sometimes used on boats to raise an anchor.
The windlass was not very successful in the 1850's because it only went into a hole...That is all
The Chinese, or differential, windlass was invented in 1582.
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.
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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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.
Yes, it is because it has a wheel and a axle.
i think it is a wheel and axle
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A windlass is used for raising or lowering heavy objects, such as anchors on ships or drawbridges. It typically consists of a cylinder around which a rope or chain is wound, allowing for easier lifting of weighty loads.