Winch
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8-3-090
A machine fitted with horizontal drums or barrels on which fibre or wire ropes are wound. Used for hoisting or handling.
Note :
Ship winches are classified according to use, and may be hand or power driven.
Examples are :
- Derrick hoisting winch
- Derrick topping winch
- Derrick slewing winch
- Boat winch
- Towing winch
Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)
