Translation of "capstan" into Croatian

vitlo za dizanje sidra, osovina are the top translations of "capstan" into Croatian.

capstan noun grammar

(nautical) A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket. [..]

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  • vitlo za dizanje sidra

  • osovina

    Pit-head winding gear; winches specially designed for underground use; other winches; capstans

    Izvozni uređaji za okna; vitla posebno izrađena za uporabu pod zemljom; ostala vitla; vitla s vertikalnom osovinom

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