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WINDLASSED

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Windlassed.

Windlassed - as a noun

Lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lifting device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Windlassed - as a verb

To raise with, or as if with, a windlass; to use a windlass.

To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means.

Example Sentences

"He windlassed the rope to lift the heavy object."
"The sailor windlassed the anchor up from the sea."
"She windlassed the flag to hoist it up the flagpole."
"The fisherman windlassed the net out of the water."
"They windlassed the bucket of water from the well."
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Word Game Points

Is WINDLASSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, windlassed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WINDLASSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is WINDLASSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, windlassed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WINDLASSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WINDLASSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, windlassed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WINDLASSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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