英语词汇“capstan”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

capstan

释义

capstan /kapˈstən/

noun

An upright mechanical device turned by bars, levers or a motor, used for winding in heavy ropes or cables, esp on a ship
The revolving shaft which engages with and draws a tape through a tape-recorder, etc
(also capstan lathe) a lathe with a revolving turret holding several tools which can be used in succession

ORIGIN: Fr cabestan, capestan, through LL forms from L capere to take, hold

capstan table noun

A round-topped, often revolving table

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