Portuguese

Noun

guincho m (plural guinchos)

1. tow truck (motor vehicle for towing)
2. winch (machine used for hoisting)
3. shriek; squeal (a sharp, shrill scream)
4. any bird characterised by its high-pitched call

Synonyms

• (tow truck): reboque

Verb

guincho

1. first-person singular (eu) present indicative of guinchar

Spanish

Etymology

Cross of gancho and pincho.

Noun

guincho m ‎(plural guinchos)

1. osprey