| There was a sharp clank as the windlasses were manned, and the tethering chains were drawn in by perhaps a score of links. |
| The windlasses that lift the bridge are actuated by manual power. |
| Medieval cranes were occasionally powered by cranks, although more often by windlasses. |
| And how many boats have their windlasses, cleats and bitts attached firmly enough that they would not tear out? |
| He gave us instructions for the building of a Greek siege engine that consisted of two Spanish windlasses, the arms of which were connected by a bowstring. |
| In season a mishmash of trypots, harpoons, windlasses and long boats were collected on the beach, ready for a shout from a lookout high on Paritutu. |
