ἐξελίκτρα
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
English (LSJ)
ἡ,
A roller, cylinder, of a windlass, HeroAut.5.3:
German (Pape)
[Seite 876] ἡ, u. ἐξέλικτρον, τό, eine Winde, um die sich das Seil auf- und abwickelt, mathem. vet.