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A winch is a mechanical device used to pull in, let out, or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or cable.

Winch or winching may also refer to:

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Eli Winch (1848–1938), an American manufacturer and politician
Ernest Winch (1879–1957), a Canadian politician from British Columbia
Harold Winch (1907–1993), a Canadian politician
Hope Winch (1894 - 1944), English pharmacist
Humphrey Winch (1555–1625), a judge who had a distinguished career in Ireland and England
Sir Humphrey Winch, 1st Baronet (1622–1703), an English politician
Joan Winch (1935–2022), Australian nurse and educator
Nathaniel John Winch (1768–1838), English merchant, botanist and geologist
Peter Winch (1926–1997), a British philosopher
Ruth Winch (1870–1952), a British tennis player

Off-roading#Winch events with 4x4 vehicles in harsh environments termed "winching"