winch 
/ˈwɪntʃ/ noun
plural winch·es /ˈwɪntʃ/ noun [count] : a machine that has a rope or chain and that is used for pulling or lifting heavy things
▪ a tow truck's winch
▪ a tow truck's winch
— winch verb always followed by an adverb or preposition winches; winched; winch·ing [+ obj]
▪ They winched the car out of the lake.
▪ They winched the car out of the lake.
