Word: capstans
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cap
stans
Definition: Plural of capstan; a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
Morphemes:
Affix: capstan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capio
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: seize
Affix: -trum
Language: la
Decoded: -trum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming instrument nouns
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).