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WINCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Winch.

How to pronounce winch:

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Winch - as a noun

Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
windlass
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lifting device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Winch - as a verb

Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch

Example: "Winch up the slack line"

Example Sentences

"The ship used a winch to lift the anchor out of the water."
"We attached the winch to the tree trunk to pull it out of the ground."
"The construction workers used a winch to move heavy materials to higher floors."
"The winch slowly raised the platform, allowing us to reach the top of the building."
"With the help of a winch, we pulled the car out of the ditch."
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Word Game Points

Is WINCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, winch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WINCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WINCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, winch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WINCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WINCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, winch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WINCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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