capstan
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈkap.stən/
capstan (plural capstans)
- (nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
- (electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
- French: cabestan
- German: Spill, Gangspill, (for anchor also) Ankerspill, Ankerwinde
- Italian: cabestano
- Portuguese: cabrestante
- Russian: кабеста́н
- Spanish: cabrestante
- German: Capstan, Bandantriebsrolle, Tonwelle
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