noun🔗ShareTreuilA 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. "Le mécanicien a utilisé un treuil pour sortir le moteur de la voiture du châssis.machinetechnologynauticaltechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTreuilA 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. "Les ouvriers ont utilisé un treuil pour soulever la caisse lourde sur le camion.nauticalmachinetechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGuindeauA 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. "L'usine textile utilisait un guindeau pour abaisser lentement le rouleau de tissu dans le bain de teinture, assurant ainsi une répartition uniforme de la couleur.machineindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRuadeA 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. "Le chien a donné une petite ruade de sa patte, manifestement agité et désireux de se promener.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreuillerTo use a winch"Winch in those sails, lad!"Treuillez ces voiles, mon garçon !machinetechnologynauticaltechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTressaillir, se recroquevillerTo wince; to shrink"Seeing the terrible grade on her report card, she winced at the disappointment. "En voyant la note terrible sur son bulletin, elle tressaillit face à la déception.sensationemotionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe débattre, s'agiterTo kick with impatience or uneasiness."He winched at the thought of having to do his homework again. "Il s'est débattu à l'idée de devoir refaire ses devoirs.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
