winch
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Behind her were two 20-tonne narrowboats waiting to be rescued by an imposing winch machine in a nearby field with the help of a specialist excavator.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
They used a winch system to pull the crane off the ship, while a crew member adjusted the ballast of the vessel to ensure it stayed level with the dock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
Using a powerful winch, the M88 recovery vehicle can pull something that weighs up to 140,000 pounds out of trouble or lift a vehicle weighing up to 35,000 pounds using its crane-like boom.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025
A builder's rubble sack was used to winch Loki, who weighs about 60kg, to safety at about 00:30.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
Jesper and Wylan fell to the floor as the chain zipped through their hands, one end vanishing through the slot, the other sending the winch handles spinning.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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