See Also: windlass(1)(dictionary)
windlass(2)(dictionary)
windlass(dictionary)
Windlass - Sailing(gambling)
Anchor Windlass - Sailing(gambling)

windlass(2) (iou)



windlass noun1 & verb. LME.
[App. alt. of WINDAS.]
A. noun.
= WINCH noun 3. LME.
Spanish windlass: see SPANISH adjective.
Any of various similar smaller contrivances, esp. one used in discharging a crossbow or pistol. Cf. WINDAS 2. L15-E19.
b. verb trans. Hoist or haul (as) with a windlass. M19.