Chinese Windlass

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A windlass is an apparatus for moving heavy weights. Typically, a windlass consists of a horizontal cylinder (barrel), which is rotated by the turn of a crank or belt. A winch is affixed to one or both ends, and a cable or rope is wound around the winch, pulling a weight attached to the opposite end.

Keywords

apparatus, windlass, winch

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Pulleys

Source

Benson John Lossing, ed. The New Popular Educator (London, England: Cassell & Company Limited, 1891)

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