the crank or handle of a revolving machine.

a windlass turned by a crank, for hoisting or hauling.

any of various devices for cranking.

Also, wince. Textiles .

any machine equipped with rollers that guide cloth through a dye or finishing solution in an open vat.

a roller between two dyeing vats for passing cloth from one vat to another.

to hoist or haul (a load) by means of a winch.