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monument Word or Phrase:INCLINE WINDING ENGINE *  
Definition:A winch powered by a small steam engine used to drag barges, boats and other vehicles up an inclined plane.
monument Word or Phrase:WINDING ENGINE *  
Definition:An engine used for directly winding up coal from deep mines, first used in the 18th century.

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