Plural of capstan; multiple cylindrical hauling machines used on ships and dock facilities.
Plural of capstan, from Portuguese/Spanish origins meaning a rotating post used for mechanical work.
Every tall ship had multiple capstans in different locations—each one would be manned by teams of sailors, creating a coordinated symphony of human effort that was essential for raising anchors and setting sails!
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