English-Finnish translations for capstan

• ankkuripeli
• vetoakseli
• vintturi

Definition of capstan

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

Related words

• Caps
• smallcaps
• capsule
• capsaicin
• encapsulate
• capsizing
• acapsular
• capsid
• encapsulation