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1. plural of capstan n. a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails Source: ecdict

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capstan anchor around axis heavy horizontal plane plural raising rotated sails ships vertical weighing windlass

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capstone capstones

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Capsicum frutescens baccatum capsicum pepper plant capsicums capsid capsize capsized capsizes

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