Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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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 is needed. ie. raising the anchor.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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