tời
Definition
- Noun:
- Winch; Windlass: A mechanical device, typically consisting of a cylindrical drum or spindle turned by a crank or motor, used for hoisting, lowering, or pulling heavy objects by winding a rope, cable, or chain around it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thủy thủ dùng tời để kéo cánh buồm lên. (The sailor used a winch to hoist the sail.)
- Chiếc tời cũ đã giúp họ kéo chiếc thuyền lên bờ. (The old windlass helped them pull the boat ashore.)
- Anh ấy quay tời để nâng vật nặng lên. (He turned the winch to lift the heavy object.)
Advanced Usage
"tời điện": electric winch.
- Công trường sử dụng tời điện để di chuyển vật liệu. (The construction site uses an electric winch to move materials.)
"tời quay tay": hand-cranked winch; hand winch.
- Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp, hãy dùng tời quay tay. (In an emergency, use the hand-cranked winch.)
Variants and Related Words
Tời kéo (n): hauling winch, pulling winch.
- Tời kéo này dùng cho xe off-road. (This pulling winch is for off-road vehicles.)
Tời nâng (n): hoisting winch, lifting winch.
- Tời nâng phải được kiểm định an toàn. (The hoisting winch must be safety certified.)
Synonyms
- Winch: A machine for hoisting or hauling.
- Windlass: A specific type of winch used on ships for raising anchors or hoisting sails.
- Hoist: A broader term for any device used for lifting.
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