noun:a machine that has a rope or chain and that is used for pulling or lifting heavy things
noun:any of various machines or instruments for hauling or pulling
verb:to hoist or haul with or as if with a winch
synonyms: wince, shrink, windlass
Examples
They 'winched' the car out of the lake.
a tow truck's 'winch'
Movie clips
Movie quotes
(..) You got two left! On him. Don't breathe. Hey! Hey!! Hey!!! War Boy!! I'll use the winch! Around the tree thing. Take this. Let's get the engine plates. You drive the rig! Hold the flare! / I am (..)