capstan

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkæp.stən/

Noun

(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.

Japanese Meaning

（船舶用）縦型の円筒状機械で、主軸を中心に回転し、ロープやケーブルに力を伝えるために用いられる。通常、上部にはレバー操作のためのソケットを備えたドラムが設けられている

What is this buttons?

The deck crew used the capstan to haul the heavy anchor cable inch by inch.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

デッキの乗組員は、ロープやケーブルに力を加える垂直の円筒形巻上機を使って、重い錨索を少しずつ巻き上げた。

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Sense（1）

(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.

We toiled over the capstan, and late in the afternoon slipped out of the harbour.

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Sense（2）

(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

capstans

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