windlass
noun /'wɪndləs/
- Definition
- lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'windlass'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
6
Length
8