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Winch (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

windlass

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">winch</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for windlass that I've seen before include "Weight-lifting device" , "Axle for rope or chain used in hoisting" , "lifting apparatus" , "One that gets wound up" , "Drum for reeling in heavy items by rope or chain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and the Penny Press.
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