Capstan and Reel

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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Synonyms for Capstan

Reel and capstan are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Reel" with "Capstan", this nouns are similar.

Reel

Reel noun - A rapid turning about on an axis or central point.
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Synonyms for Reel

Capstan and reel are semantically related. You can use "Capstan" instead a noun "Reel".

Nearby Words: reeling, reeled

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