👉 Windlassed is a term used in the field of engineering to describe a device or system that uses a rotating mechanism to lift and move an object, typically one that can be lifted by wind. The term comes from the fact that windlasses are often used for lifting objects with a high degree of precision, such as machinery or equipment that needs to be moved over long distances without being subjected to physical forces. In general, windlassed systems are designed to operate in environments where there is limited