a winch, especially one on a ship or in a harbour
绞盘; (尤指船舶的)起锚机; (港口的)起货机。
with obj.
haul or lift (something) with a windlass
用绞盘拉起(或吊起)。
词源
late Middle English: probably an alteration of obsolete windas, via Anglo-Norman French from Old Norse vindáss, literally 'winding pole'.