Stowce

n.1.(Mining) A windlass.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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of sturgeon), engrossing, disgross OWC stowce (a windlass for drawing up ore), Snowcem OWS bowsprit, throwster (one who twists silk into thread) EAUC Peaucellier cell (named after its inventor Lieut.
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