Come-along

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
I worked as a construction engineer and that's the only thing I've ever heard it called. I'm sure there are brand names, though, but still, construction workers are an earthy lot.

On the other hand I see at

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
A come-along is a hand operated ratchet lever winch. A winch is a mechanical device used to wind a rope or cable, while a ratchet is a mechanical brake that keeps the line from unwinding. From : http://www.wisege

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? =A0That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
Maybe it's slang, but if you DAGS come-along, that's what everyone calls it.
The only place I didn't see that term used was here:

http://www.nextag.com/AMERICAN-POWER-2-TON-85632495

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
"Winch" however "winch" is more generic.

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[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
What a straight line!
Lim time..
A bather whose clothing was strewed,
By breezes that left her quite nude.
Saw a man come along,
And, unless I am quite wrong,
You expected this line to be lewd.
and..
A blond airline stewardess, Faye,
Has achieved quite a record toda

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
If you're talking about the winch-type thing that exerts steady, slow pressure on a cable, strap, or chain in order to move an item or object attached to the other end of the chain. strap, or cable, the other word is "winch".
But you've been involved in this group long enough to know that context

[nq:1]Said Marie with a look of some pain, "I've biked over quite rough terrain." "Though I enjoyed every ounce, Of each jiggle and bounce, I won't come (along) this way again!"[/nq]
Reminds me of this:
Two Dutch girls are riding their old rickety bikes down the back streets of Amsterdam one late afternoon. As it turns closer towards dusk, the increasing darkness of the streets starts maki

[nq:1]Is there another word for a come-along? =A0That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
OK...
Now that we've got the name of the device figured out, how about a long line of "Best Use Of A Come-Along" stories...

It was 1973 and I was stationed at the Coast Guard base on Governor's Island, NY. While driving around Queens one night I came upon a flooded section of road, los

I've also heard flatworkers call these come alongs.. http://tinyurl.com/5dvnsh
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[nq:2]Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang or vernacular.[/nq]
I have seen devices known as chain hoists, but because of their chain having to engage in mated channels, they were usually used in a vertical application only. But we did use them in a horizontal application in the oilfield in a pinch because they were stonger than come alongs. You just had to have s