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- [kap-stuh n, -stan]
- /ˈkæp stən, -stæn/
- /ˈkæp.stən/
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- [kap-stuh n, -stan]
- /ˈkæp stən, -stæn/
Definitions of capstan word
- countable noun capstan A capstan is a machine consisting of a drum that turns round and pulls in a heavy rope or something attached to a rope, for example an anchor. 3
- noun capstan a machine with a drum that rotates round a vertical spindle and is turned by a motor or lever, used for hauling in heavy ropes, etc 3
- noun capstan any similar device, such as the rotating shaft in a tape recorder that pulls the tape past the head 3
- noun capstan an apparatus, mainly on ships, around which cables or hawsers are wound for hoisting anchors, lifting weights, etc.: it consists of an upright, spool-shaped cylinder that is turned on an inner shafting by machinery or by hand 3
- noun capstan a rotating spindle in a tape recorder mechanism that regulates the speed at which the tape is driven past the head 3
- noun capstan any of various windlasses, rotated in a horizontal plane by hand or machinery, for winding in ropes, cables, etc. 1
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Origin of capstan
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French cabestan(t) < Old Provençal cabestan, variant of cabestran, presumably present participle of *cabest(r)ar, a verbal derivative of cabestre halter < Latin capistrum
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Parts of speech for Capstan
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capstan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capstan
noun capstan
- windlass — a device for raising or hauling objects, usually consisting of a horizontal cylinder or barrel turned by a crank, lever, motor, or the like, upon which a cable, rope, or chain winds, the outer end of the cable being attached directly or indirectly to the weight to be raised or the thing to be hauled or pulled; winch.
- winch — the crank or handle of a revolving machine.
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