Windlass
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The windlass is an apparatus for moving heavy weights. Typically, a windlass consists of a horizontal cylinder, which is rotated by the turn of a crank or belt. A winch is affixed to one or both ends,
Turnbridge windlass lifting road bridge over Huddersfield Broad Canal
Two Spanish windlasses on a bunch of sticks, in the starting position and tightened
Hoist (device)
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A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use
A hand-powered hoist for lifting barrels, 1918
Hoist atop an elevator
Builder's hoist, with small gasoline engine
A hoist on the Trump International Hotel & Tower-Chicago