capstan
caps
ˈkæps
kāps
tan
tən
tēn
British pronunciation
/kˈæpstən/

Définition et signification de « capstan » en anglais

Capstan
01

cabestan, treuil à axe vertical

a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
02

cabestan, treuil

a rotating spindle used to apply tension, often used in musical instruments and other mechanical devices
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