| 单词 | capstan |
| 释义 | capstan n. 1. a thick revolving cylinder with a vertical axis, for winding an anchor cable or a halyard etc. 2. a revolving spindle on a tape recorder, that guides the tape past the head. Phrases and idioms capstan lathe a lathe with a revolving tool-holder. Etymology: Prov. cabestan, ult. f. L capistrum halter f. capere seize |
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