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winch

/wɪntʃ/noun

उच्चारण विन्च

चरखी, विंच

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a machine for lifting or pulling heavy objects using a rope or chain that is wound around a drum

    चरखी, विंच

    • The car was pulled out of the ditch with a winch.
    • The crane's winch lifted the heavy crate off the ship.

    Synonyms windlass hoist crane pulley

verb
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    [T] ~ sb/sth (+ adv./prep.)

    to lift somebody or something up or pull them using a winch

    चरखी से उठाना या खींचना

    • The injured climber was winched up into a helicopter.
    • The rescue team winched the stranded villagers to safety in a helicopter.

    Synonyms hoist haul lift