Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of windlass Find synonyms for: Noun 1. winch, windlass, lifting device usage: lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of windlass (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hagiography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language