Polish Meaning of capstan
kabestan
Other Polish words related to kabestan
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Nearest Words of capstan
- capsizing => wywrócenie
- capsized => wywrócił się
- capsize => wywrócić się
- capsidae => kapsydy
- capsicum pepper plant => Roślina papryki
- capsicum frutescens baccatum => Pieprz cayenne
- capsicum frutescens => papryka
- capsicum baccatum => Papryka
- capsicum annuum longum => Papryka
- capsicum annuum grossum => Papryka
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
kabestan
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.
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capsizing => wywrócenie, capsized => wywrócił się, capsize => wywrócić się, capsidae => kapsydy, capsicum pepper plant => Roślina papryki,
