noun🔗ShareWinde, SpillA 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."The sailors used the capstan to slowly and powerfully haul the heavy anchor chain onto the ship. "Die Seeleute benutzten die Winde, um die schwere Ankerkette langsam und kraftvoll auf das Schiff zu ziehen.nauticalmachinetechnologysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAndruckrolleA rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder."The tape recorder's capstan pulled the audio tape at a constant speed, ensuring clear sound. "Die Andruckrolle des Tonbandgeräts zog das Tonband mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit, was für einen klaren Klang sorgte.technologyelectronicssoundmachinedevicetechnicalpartmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
