[DOC] [TLE] Capstan - definition of capstan by The Free Dictionary [PAR] Nautical An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical spool-
shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by ... 1. any of various windlasses, 
rotated in a horizontal plane by hand or machinery, for winding in ropes, cables, 
etc. .... been able to tear up--iron stirrups, anchors, cannons, bullets, capstan 
fittings,... [DOC] [TLE] Capstan effect - definition of Capstan effect by The Free Dictionary [PAR] Nautical An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical spool-
shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by ... 1. any of various windlasses, 
rotated in a horizontal plane by hand or machinery, for winding in ropes, cables, 
etc. .... This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not
... [DOC] [TLE] capstan English definition/translation - seadict.com [PAR] Nautical. An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical spool-
shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by ... a round machine shaped like a 
drum, used to wind up a rope that pulls or lifts heavy objects. capstan. capstan. 
noun a broad revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or 
cable,... [DOC] [TLE] * Capstan (Boating) - Definition,meaning - Online Encyclopedia [PAR] fathom - A nautical measure of depth or distance equal to 6 feet . ... Capstan - a 
large, spool-shaped, upright revolving drum which winches up anchor ... A 
vertical cylinder with handles that is rotated manually by several of the crew and 
... Capstan - drum like part of the windlass used for winding in rope, cables, or 
chain... [DOC] [TLE] A Pirate's Glossary of Terms - The Pirate's Treasure [PAR] belay - (1) to secure or make fast (a rope, for example) by winding on a cleat or 
pin. .... cable - A heavy rope or chain for mooring or anchoring a ship. ... 
consisting of a vertical spool-shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by 
machine and around which a .... Handing a sail - rolling a sail up, analogous to 
shortening a sail. [DOC] [TLE] capstan - definition and meaning - Wordnik [PAR] capstan: Nautical An apparatus used for hoisting weights, consisting of a vertical 
spool-shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by machine and ... heavy 
weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around 
the drum. .... Words rounded up while reading The Innocents Abroad by Mark 
Twain. [DOC] [TLE] Pirate Glossary (Talk Like a Pirate!) - ReservationsBVI.com [PAR] talk like a pirate with this pirate glossary, nautical store, pirate store, ships store, 
boat ... weapon aboard a sailing ship, because they're everywhere, they're easily 
picked up, ... cable - A heavy rope or chain for mooring or anchoring a ship. ... 
consisting of a vertical spool-shaped cylinder that is rotated manually or by 
machine... [DOC] [TLE] Spirit of Buffalo | Nautical Resources [PAR] From the nautical: by meaning into the wind and large meaning with the wind: as 
... Overhaul - To prevent the buntline ropes from chaffing the sails, crew were sent 
aloft ... Toe the Line - When called to line up at attention, the ship's crew would 
form up .... Capstan - A vertical, spool-shaped rotating drum around which cable,
... [DOC] [TLE] illustraied glossary of ship and boat terms - Brown University [PAR] maneuvering, and general nautical terms. The same ad- ... device that, when 
connected to a vessel with a cable or chain .... and run back and forth by means 
ofa bow to rotate the drill bit. ... spool-shaped vertical cylinder, mounted on a 
spindle I ... tacking or sailing off the wind. ..... A strong rope used to tow or tie up a 
vessel. [DOC] [TLE] Patent US8739852 - Accumulating wand - Google Patents [PAR] Jun 3, 2014 ... Some window covering products are built in the reverse (bottom-up), where the 
.... will be retracted into the

Question: A nautical spool-shaped cylinder rotated to wind up a cable or rope
Answer: Capstan