windlass windlass /ˈwɪndləs/

noun

1. Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds  ( winch , windlass )
   lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
    The sailors used the windlass to hoist the anchor back onto the ship
   The sailors used the windlass to hoist the anchor back onto the ship