capstan /kapˈstən/

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

capstan table noun

A round-topped, often revolving table

lathe¹ /lādh/

1. A machine for turning and shaping articles of wood, metal, etc
2. The swing-frame of a loom carrying the reed for separating the warp threads and beating up the weft

To cut or shape with a lathe

capstan lathe and turret lathe see under capstan and turret¹respectively.

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