Translation of "capstan" into Chinese

绞盘, 絞盤, 卷扬机 are the top translations of "capstan" into Chinese.

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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  • 绞盘

    noun

    cylindrical machine [..]

    ▪ Regularly clean the magnetic heads, pinch rollers, capstans, and all the metallic parts in the path of the tape.

    ▪ 要经常清洁机内磁头、小滚轴、绞盘和录音带所经的一切金属零件。

  • 絞盤

    noun

    cylindrical machine [..]

  • 卷扬机

    noun
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    • 起锚机
    • 绞车
    • 起货机
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