Gear and Windlass

Gear

Gear noun - Items needed for the performance of a task or activity.
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Synonyms for Gear

Windlass and gear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Windlass" instead a noun "Gear".

Nearby Words: geared, gearing, gearbox

Windlass

Windlass noun - Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds.
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Synonyms for Windlass

Gear and windlass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gear" instead a noun "Windlass".

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Windlass or Gear. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gear/windlass.
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