come-along

US /ˈkʌm.ə.lɔŋ/
UK /ˈkʌm.ə.lɔŋ/
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tire-fort, treuil manuel

a device for pulling or tightening, typically consisting of a ratchet and pawl mechanism with a chain or cable

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He used a come-along to pull the fence posts tighter.
Il a utilisé un tire-fort pour serrer les poteaux de clôture.
The mechanic needed a come-along to align the heavy machinery.
Le mécanicien avait besoin d'un tire-fort pour aligner les machines lourdes.