noun🔗ShareCabrestanteA 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. "Los marineros usaron el cabrestante para izar lenta y poderosamente la pesada cadena del ancla a bordo del barco.nauticalmachinetechnologysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabrestanteA 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. "El cabrestante de la grabadora de cinta tiraba de la cinta de audio a una velocidad constante, asegurando un sonido claro.technologyelectronicssoundmachinedevicetechnicalpartmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
