"mm" wrote in message

Is there another word for a come-along? That word sounds like slang
or vernacular.

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.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-come-along.htm

I have only heard of it as a come-along, but have seen them for sale as
"manual ratchet winches" with pictures, so I could understand they were
the item in question.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...&btnG=Sea rch