capstan

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Synonyms: capitan, captan, capsian, capstar

Antonyms: capitan, captan, capsian, capstar

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q1339151}} {{lb|en|especially|nautical}} A vertical [[cylindrical]] machine that revolves on a [[spindle#Noun|spindle]], typically surmounted by a [[drumhead]] with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to [[cable]]s, [[rope]]s, etc.
2. {{senseid|en|Q116591439}} {{lb|en|electronics}} A [[rotate|rotating]] [[spindle]] used to [[move]] [[recording]] [[tape]] through the [[mechanism]] of a [[tape recorder]].
3. {{senseid|en|piano action component}} {{lb|en|music}} a screw on the rising side of a piano key, which serves the function of lifting the [[wippen#Noun|wippen]] when the key is depressed

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