Dutch Meaning of capstan
kapstan
Other Dutch words related to kapstan
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Nearest Words of capstan
- capsizing => kapseizen
- capsized => kapseisde
- capsize => kapseizen
- capsidae => capsiden
- capsicum pepper plant => Paprika plant
- capsicum frutescens baccatum => Cayennepeper
- capsicum frutescens => peper
- capsicum baccatum => Paprika
- capsicum annuum longum => Spaanse peper
- capsicum annuum grossum => Paprika
Definitions and Meaning of capstan in English
capstan (n)
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
capstan (n.)
A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket.
FAQs About the word capstan
kapstan
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sailsA vertical cleated drum or cylinder, re
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
capsizing => kapseizen, capsized => kapseisde, capsize => kapseizen, capsidae => capsiden, capsicum pepper plant => Paprika plant,
