英文单词：capstan

中文含义：绞盘，绞车

英语词性：noun

美式音标：[‘kæpstən]

同义词：windlass, winch

易混淆单词：crane, hoist

双语例句：

  1. The capstan was used to raise the anchor.
  2. Heave the capstan round, lads!
  3. The sailors used the capstan to raise the heavy cargo.
  4. The capstan is a type of winch used on ships to haul in heavy ropes, chains or anchors.