Axis and Capstan

Axis

Axis noun - A thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest.
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Capstan and axis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Capstan" instead a noun "Axis".

Nearby Word: axial

Capstan

Capstan noun - A windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails.
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Axis and capstan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Axis" instead a noun "Capstan".
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