Force
Winch
Winch verb - Pull or lift up with or as if with a winch.
Usage example: winch up the slack line
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Synonyms for Winch
Nearby Words: winched, winching
How words are described
| capable | capable force | capable winch |
Common collocations
| someone | force someone | winch someone |
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If the cable breaks during takeoff, it can snap to the ground with great force, so the winch itself is usually armored or at least has reinforced bars on the windows.
Source: Razor Floss -
It happened to be a design flaw — when during the investigation the next capsule in the series (which was discussed as a possible lifeboat for Komarov at one time) was tested closer then before, they couldn't force it to release its 'chute with the winch.
Source: Reentry Scare
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