[英語] winch と wench

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以下、COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary より。

winch
A winch is a machine which is used to lift heavy objects or people who need to be rescued. It consists of a drum around which a rope or chain is wound.

wench
A wench was a girl or young woman who worked as a servant or served people food or drink. [OLD-FASHIONED]


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