Capstan and Mandrel

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

Mandrel

Mandrel noun - Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts.
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Capstan and mandrel are semantically related. You can use "Capstan" instead a noun "Mandrel".
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