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Windlass Definition & Meaning

windlass
noun
  1. lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

"Windlass" in song lyrics

See how windlass is used in real songs:

  • "good windlass"
    AOL — AOL
  • "maxwell liberty windlass"
    AOL — AOL
  • "antique windlass"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does windlass mean?
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
What part of speech is windlass?
Windlass is a noun.

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