Capstan (nautical)

（重定向自Capstring）

A portion of a model depicting a manual capstan in use. The sailors would coordinate the rhythm of their movements by singing a particular type of sea shanty as they walked around the capstan. The tensioned portion of the rope here would hoist a foresail and could also be used to lift a heavy spar into position on the mast or to transfer cargo to or from a dock or lighter (barge).

A capstan on a sailing ship. The upper portion is operating the anchor windlass below in the Forecastle

Below the capstan shown above is the anchor windlass

A capstan is a vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle.

单词	Capstring
释义	Capstring 英语百科 Capstan (nautical) （重定向自Capstring） A capstan is a vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle.
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