- with winch
- Abbreviation: w/w
Универсальный русско-английский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
with winch
Смотреть что такое "with winch" в других словарях:
Winch — Winch, n. [OE. winche, AS. wince a winch, a reel to wind thread upon. Cf. {Wink}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A crank with a handle, for giving motion to a machine, a grindstone, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. An instrument with which to turn or strain something… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winch — [winch] n. [ME winche < OE wince < IE base * weng , to be curved, bowed > WINK] 1. a crank with a handle for transmitting motion, as to a grindstone 2. a machine for hoisting, lowering, or hauling, consisting of a drum or cylinder turned … English World dictionary
Winch — Winch, v. i. [See {Wince}.] To wince; to shrink; to kick with impatience or uneasiness. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
winch — (n.) O.E. wince, from P.Gmc. *winkjo , from PIE *weng (see WINK (Cf. wink) (v.)). The verb meaning to hoist with a winch is recorded from 1520s … Etymology dictionary
winch — ► NOUN 1) a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope or chain winding around a horizontal rotating drum, turned by a crank or by motor. 2) the crank of a wheel or axle. ► VERB ▪ hoist or haul with a winch. ORIGIN Old English, «reel,… … English terms dictionary
Winch — A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in (wind up) or let out (wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope (also called cable or wire cable ). In its simplest form it consists of a spool and attached hand crank … Wikipedia
Winch — There are three possible sources for this intriguing surname of Anglo Saxon origin, the first being that it is locational from East and West Winch in Norfolk, and as such derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century wynn , a meadow, and wic , a… … Surnames reference
winch — [[t]wɪ̱ntʃ[/t]] winches, winching, winched 1) N COUNT A winch is a machine which is used to lift heavy objects or people who need to be rescued. It consists of a drum around which a rope or chain is wound. 2) VERB If you winch an object or person … English dictionary
winch — winch1 wincher, n. /winch/, n. 1. the crank or handle of a revolving machine. 2. a windlass turned by a crank, for hoisting or hauling. 3. any of various devices for cranking. 4. Also, wince. Textiles. a. any machine equipped with rol … Universalium
winch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English winche roller, reel, from Old English wince; akin to Old English wincian to wink Date: before 12th century 1. any of various machines or instruments for hauling or pulling; especially a powerful machine with one… … New Collegiate Dictionary
winch — 1. noun a) A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a pawl, and a crank handle, with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope. b) A hoisting … Wiktionary
