Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - windlass
Windlass
windlass
ˈwɪndləs n. & v. --n. a machinewith a horizontalaxlefor hauling or hoisting. --v.tr. hoist or haul with a windlass. [alt. (perh. by assoc. with dial. windle to wind) of obs. windas f. OF guindas f. ON vindÁss f. vinda WIND(2) + Áss pole]