Winch
/wɪntʃ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts5 letters
Definition of Winch
noun
- A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope or cable.
- A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).
- A wince (machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth).
- A kick, as of an animal, from impatience or uneasiness.
Anagrams of Winch
No exact anagrams found for "winch". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
w4
i1
n1
c3
h4
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Winch
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Winch"
Winch is a 5-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Winch" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "winch" is a medium-scoring word.