capstan

capstan synonyms

gudgeon compare capstan and gudgeon
mandrel compare capstan and mandrel
spindle compare capstan and spindle
staff compare capstan and staff
fuzee compare capstan and fuzee
rod compare capstan and rod
pin compare capstan and pin
pivot compare capstan and pivot
axle compare capstan and axle
axis compare capstan and axis
arbor compare capstan and arbor
winch compare capstan and winch
gin compare capstan and gin
roller compare capstan and roller
pulley compare capstan and pulley
wheel and axle compare capstan and wheel and axle
pivot compare capstan and pivot
caster compare capstan and caster
axletree compare capstan and axletree
rack compare capstan and rack
journal compare capstan and journal
trunnion compare capstan and trunnion
spindle compare capstan and spindle
crankshaft compare capstan and crankshaft
driving shaft compare capstan and driving shaft
arbor compare capstan and arbor
hoist compare capstan and hoist
axle compare capstan and axle
gudgeon compare capstan and gudgeon
whorl compare capstan and whorl
bitstock compare capstan and bitstock
pintle compare capstan and pintle
tackle compare capstan and tackle
spool compare capstan and spool
chuck compare capstan and chuck
box compare capstan and box
block and tackle compare capstan and block and tackle
roll compare capstan and roll
swivel compare capstan and swivel
pull compare capstan and pull
distaff compare capstan and distaff
driveshaft compare capstan and driveshaft
skid compare capstan and skid
spoke compare capstan and spoke
barrel compare capstan and barrel
mandrel compare capstan and mandrel
brace compare capstan and brace
point compare capstan and point
screw compare capstan and screw
rod compare capstan and rod

capstan definitions

noun

  • A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. 

  • 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.