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Definition of winch

winch

/wɪntʃ/
winch
Plural:winches
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Past Simple:winched
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Past Participle:winched
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Present Participle:winching
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winch Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope, cable, or chain winding around a horizontal rotating drum, turned by a crank or motor.

Example

"The rescue team used a motorized winch to pull the stranded vehicle out of the deep mud."

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• verb

1

To hoist, haul, or lift something using a mechanical winding device.

Example

"The helicopter hovered above the turbulent water while the crew winched the survivor to safety."

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• Rhymes for winch

• Nearby Words

wimpy
win
wince
winch
winchester
wincingly
wind

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wince' (meaning a roller or cylinder), deriving from a Proto-Germanic root related to bending or turning.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winch
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