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windlass
A winch mechanism, usually with a horizontal axis. Used where mechanical advantage greater than that obtainable by block and tackle was needed (such as raising the anchor on small ships).
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Bateau
- Catégorie : Navigation générale
- Organization: Wikipedia
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- sbarton
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