[TowerTalk] Wench vs Winch
Martin Ewing AA6E
aa6e at ewing.homedns.org
Sun Dec 30 10:30:39 EST 2007
N7KA at comcast.net wrote:
> Wench (definition) 1. A young woman: derogatory term. 2. A servant.
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> Winch (definition) 1. A crank with a handle used to transmit motion 2. A machine, for hoisting or pulling,with a cylinder on which a chain or rope tied to a load is wound.
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> These definitions from The Pocket Webster School & Office Dictionary I keep in the shack.
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> Arne N7KA
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I try not to comment when I see language errors in ham radio
discussions, as long as the meaning is clear. Use the energy to support
your local school system!
Happy new year to all
73,
Martin AA6E
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