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capstan in Danish

capstan in Danish is gangspil, spil, kapstanaksel.

capstan in Danish

gangspil
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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.

Are there other ways to say "capstan" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "capstan": gangspil, spil, kapstanaksel.

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