Usage Note
Treuil refers to a mechanical drum or spool used to wind a rope or cable and lift or pull loads. It is standard vocabulary in construction, sailing, and rescue operations. The word is sometimes confused with poulie ('pulley'), but a treuil specifically has a rotating drum driven by a handle or motor.
Examples
"Le treuil soulève la charge facilement."
Natural Translation
The winch lifts the load easily.

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