how to pronounce capstan

/ˈkæp.stən/

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capstan is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of capstan in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… port it's capstan or winch still hauls a …”

meanings of capstan

noun:

A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.

capstan frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word capstan occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.