Index of English words, starting with "wi"

(1) - Windlass (v. t. & i.) To raise with, or as with, a windlass; to use a windlass.
(2) - Windlass (n.) An apparatus resembling a winch or windlass, for bending the bow of an arblast, or crossbow.
(3) - 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.
(4) - Windlass (v. i.) To take a roundabout course; to work warily or by indirect means.
(5) - Windlass (n.) A winding and circuitous way; a roundabout course; a shift.

(1) - Windless (a.) Wanting wind; out of breath.
(2) - Windless (a.) Having no wind; calm.

(1) - Windlestraw (n.) A grass used for making ropes or for plaiting, esp. Agrostis Spica-ventis.

(1) - 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.