[TowerTalk] Wench vs Winch

[Frank J. Connelly]

On Dec 30, 2007, at 11:08 AM, Roger NØVR wrote:

> Reminds me of a friend looking at ads for a used Jeep. One of them  
> came with
> a wench. Since he was single at the time, we tried to convince him  
> that was
> a good deal. <grin>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Ewing AA6E [mailto:aa6e at ewing.homedns.org]
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:31 AM
> To: Towertalk List
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Wench vs Winch
>
> N7KA at comcast.net wrote:
>> Wench    (definition)   1. A young woman: derogatory term.  2. A  
>> servant.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> These definitions from The Pocket Webster School & Office  
>> Dictionary I
> keep in the shack.
>>
>> Arne N7KA
> Towertalk: Your one-stop source for grammar, vocabulary, and  
> antenna info.
>
> 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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