A winch was a simple machine.
Winches were a component of Bajoran lightships. In 2371, Benjamin Sisko instructed Jake Sisko to crank the winch on their lightship, on his signal. (DS9: "Explorers")
| Sailing vessel components |
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| Sails and solar sails: Course • Jib • Main sail • Royal • Spritsail • Stunsail • Topgallant sail |
| Spars: Mast • Yardarm • Rigging: Brace • Winch |
| Anchor • Ballast • Crow's nest • Keel • Paddle • Plank • Porthole • Rudder • Sextant • Wheel |