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Windlass

technology Maturity 9-11

A windlass moves heavy things.

Turnbridge Liftbridge RLH.jpg
Turnbridge Liftbridge RLH.jpg
It uses a round rod. A rope wraps around it. You turn a handle to pull. It can lift water from a well. It helps us do hard work. Can you see it work?

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File:Turnbridge Liftbridge RLH.jpg
Turnbridge Liftbridge RLH.jpg
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