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Meaning and definition for "windlass" word

[noun] lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
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\Wind"lass\, n.[Perhaps from wind to turn + lace.] A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a shift.
\Wind"lass\, v. i. To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means. [Obs.] --Hammond.
\Wind"lass\, n. [OE. windelas, windas, Icel. vindil[=a]ss, vind[=a]s, fr. vinda to wind + [=a]ss a pole; cf. Goth. ans a beam. See {Wind} to turn.] 1. A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam. 2. An apparatus resembling a winch or windlass, for bending the bow of an arblast, or crossbow. [Obs.] --Shak. {Chinese windlass}. See {Differential windlass}, under {Differential}.
\Wind"lass\, v. t. & i. To raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a windlass. --The Century.

Synonyms for windlass

winch

See also: capstan | lifting device | ship |

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Let's analyse "windlass" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SSALDNIW. Average typing speed for these characters is 2270 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: windlass: 9 + 1 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: windlass: 5 + 9 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
W (1) 23 King of Wands Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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