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Windlace
(n. & v.)
See Windlass.
Windlass
(n.)
A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a
shift.
Windlass
(v. i.)
To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by
indirect means.
Windlass
(n.)
A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal
cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or
similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight.
In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for
raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is
worked by hand or steam.
Windlass
(n.)
An apparatus resembling a winch or windlass, for bending
the bow of an arblast, or crossbow.
Windlass
(v. t. & i.)
To raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a
windlass.
Windle
(n.)
A spindle; a kind of reel; a winch.
Windle
(n.)
The redwing.
Windless
(a.)
Having no wind; calm.
Windless
(a.)
Wanting wind; out of breath.
Windlestrae
(n.)
Alt. of Windlestraw
Windlestraw
(n.)
A grass used for making ropes or for plaiting, esp.
Agrostis Spica-ventis.
Windmill
(n.)
A mill operated by the power of the wind, usually by the
action of the wind upon oblique vanes or sails which radiate from a
horizontal shaft.
Windore
(n.)
A window.
Window
(n.)
An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of
light and air, usually closed by casements or sashes containing some
transparent material, as glass, and capable of being opened and shut at
pleasure.
Window
(n.)
The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other
framework, which closes a window opening.
Window
(n.)
A figure formed of lines crossing each other.
Window
(v. t.)
To furnish with windows.
Window
(v. t.)
To place at or in a window.
Windowed
(imp. & p. p.)
of Window