Ukrainian Meaning of capstan
капітан
Other Ukrainian words related to капітан
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Nearest Words of capstan
- capsizing => перекидання
- capsized => перекинувся
- capsize => перекинутися
- capsidae => капсиди
- capsicum pepper plant => Рослина перцю
- capsicum frutescens baccatum => Кайенський перець
- capsicum frutescens => перець
- capsicum baccatum => Болгарський перець
- capsicum annuum longum => Солодкий перець
- capsicum annuum grossum => Солодкий перець
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
капітан
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 => перекидання, capsized => перекинувся, capsize => перекинутися, capsidae => капсиди, capsicum pepper plant => Рослина перцю,
