Revolving Lifting Device Used to Raise an Anchor
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1040, Puzzle 5 (Shiver Me Timbers).
Question is: Revolving Lifting Device Used to Raise an Anchor
and the answer is: WINDLASS
Word Meaning:
WINDLASS — Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights
Definitions from Wiktionary.