noun🔗ShareCabrestanteA machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope or cable."The mechanic used a winch to pull the car's engine out of the chassis. "El mecánico usó un cabrestante para sacar el motor del chasis del coche.machinetechnologynauticaltechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabrestanteA hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501)."The workers used a winch to lift the heavy crate onto the truck. "Los trabajadores usaron un cabrestante para levantar la caja pesada sobre el camión.nauticalmachinetechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabrestanteA wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth)."The textile factory used a winch to slowly lower the bolt of fabric into the dye bath, ensuring even color distribution. "La fábrica textil usó un cabrestante para bajar lentamente el rollo de tela en el baño de tinte, asegurando una distribución uniforme del color.machineindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCarcajadaA kick, as of an animal, from impatience or uneasiness."The dog gave a little winch of its leg, clearly restless and wanting to go for a walk. "El perro dio una pequeña carcajada con la pata, claramente inquieto y con ganas de salir a pasear.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsar un cabrestanteTo use a winch"Winch in those sails, lad!"¡Usa el cabrestante en esas velas, muchacho!machinetechnologynauticaltechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncogerse, contraerseTo wince; to shrink"Seeing the terrible grade on her report card, she winced at the disappointment. "Al ver la terrible nota en su boleta de calificaciones, se encogió ante la decepción.sensationemotionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePatalear, dar patadasTo kick with impatience or uneasiness."He winched at the thought of having to do his homework again. "Él dio patadas ante la idea de tener que volver a hacer sus deberes.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
