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noun • a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails | ||||||||
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| 40% | 6 | What a person might feel after lifting heavy weights | ||||||
noun • a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain adjective satellite • causing a dull and steady pain | ||||||||
Ships Windlass Used For Lifting Heavy Weights Crossword Clue
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CAPSTAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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CAPSTAN
Updated: October 13, 2023
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6 | What a person might feel after lifting heavy weights | |
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