to pawl the capstan
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Capstan
/ˈkæp.stən/
Synonyms for "capstan" (11 found)
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6 entriesanchor capstanbelt capstancapstan drumcapstan wheeldeck capstanrope capstan
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to rig the capstan
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to surge the capstan
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"Man the capstan! Blood and thunder!—jump!"—was the next command, and the crew sprang for the handspikes.
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