1noun
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
01 Word definition
windlass
8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants
Is WINDLASS a word?
Yes. WINDLASS is a 8-letter noun. lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
W-I-N-D-L-A-S-SHow do you spell WINDLASS?
WINDLASS contains 8 letters, begins with W, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗winch
02 Letter breakdown
How is WINDLASS spelled?
W1I2N3D4L5A6S7S8
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
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FAQ Quick answers
About WINDLASS.
How do you spell WINDLASS?
WINDLASS is spelled W-I-N-D-L-A-S-S. It contains 8 letters.