capstan in German
capstan in German is Spill, Gangspill, Ankerspill.
capstan in German
Spill
(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.
Gangspill
(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.
Ankerspill
(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.
Ankerwinde
(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.
Capstan
(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.
Rollenantrieb
(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.
Antriebsrolle
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
Bandantriebsrolle
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
Capstan
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
Tonwelle
(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
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What is "capstan" in German?
"capstan" in German is Spill, Gangspill, Ankerspill.
Are there other ways to say "capstan" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "capstan": Spill, Gangspill, Ankerspill, Ankerwinde, Capstan, Rollenantrieb.
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