capstan in Danish
capstan in Danish is gangspil, spil, kapstanaksel.
capstan in Danish
gangspil
(especially, nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.
spil
(especially, nautical) A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers for turning it; used to apply force to cables, ropes, etc.
kapstanaksel
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
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What is "capstan" in Danish?
"capstan" in Danish is gangspil, spil, kapstanaksel.
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Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "capstan": gangspil, spil, kapstanaksel.
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