1. a machine with a rope or chain wound around a rotating drum, used for lifting or pulling heavy objects

1. to lift or pull something using a winch

Examples

• The construction crew used a winch to lift the steel beams.
• The tow truck’s winch pulled the car out of the ditch.
• They installed a winch on the boat to raise the anchor.
• The workers winched the heavy equipment up to the second floor.
• She winched the boat onto the trailer at the dock.
• The rescue team used a winch to pull the hiker up the cliff.
• The garage door opener works like a small winch system.