| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| japani | 輪軸 (rinjiku), りんじく (rinjiku) |
| tšekki | kolo na hřídeli |
| venäjä | ворот (vorot) |
A simple machine consisting of a wheel (or similar lever) that turns an axle around which a cord is wound; its mechanical advantage is the ratio of the diameters of the wheel and axle.
The windlass is a well-known application of the wheel and axle.