Capstan and Crane

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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Crane and capstan are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crane" instead a noun "Capstan".

Crane

Crane noun - United States writer (1871-1900).

Capstan and crane are semantically related. You can use "Capstan" instead a noun "Crane".

Nearby Words: craned, craning, cranage
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