donkey engine

Noun

A steam-powered winch, once widely used in logging operations, also found in the mining and maritime industries.

Japanese Meaning

蒸気で駆動されるウインチ。かつては伐採業、鉱業、海運業で広く使用されていた装置。

The old donkey engine groaned as it hauled the logs up the steep hillside.

古い蒸気式ウインチは、急な斜面に丸太を引き上げるときにうなりを上げた。

Sense（1）

A steam-powered winch, once widely used in logging operations, also found in the mining and maritime industries.

donkey engines

（ plural ）