Windlassing

Translation of "windlassing" into Russian

Noun

windlassing

windlassings pl

The sailors used a windlass to hoist the anchor.

Моряки использовали лебёдку, чтобы поднять якорь.

Verb

windlassing Gerund

windlass

windlasses

windlassed Past Simple / Past Participle

windlassing Gerund

They windlass the heavy anchor onto the ship.

Они поднимают тяжелый якорь на корабль.

Noun

The act or process of using a windlass, a mechanical device used for lifting or hauling.

The crew spent the afternoon windlassing the heavy cargo onto the ship.

Verb

To raise or haul something using a windlass.

The sailors windlassed the anchor up from the seabed.

Pres. Participle

Relating to or involving the use of a windlass.

The windlassing gear needed frequent lubrication.