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кабеста́н — meaning in English

kabestan

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English meaning

  • reel noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.

Senses

кабеста́н is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.
  • reel A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

reel — full definition

  1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
  3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
  4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
  5. verb To wind something onto a reel, or pull it in.

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