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