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

Definition och betydelse av "capstan"på engelska

Capstan
01

kapstan, horisontell vinsch

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

kapstan, roterande spindel

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