capstan

ˈkæpstæn
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Translation of capstan into Hebrew

Noun

1.

nautical device

TECH.
vertical winch used to move heavy weights
TECH.
מָנוֹף mmanofמַכְשִׁיר הֲרָמָה
  • The sailors used the capstan to hoist the anchor aboard.הימאים השתמשו במנוף כדי להרים את העוגן על הסיפון.
2.

technology

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rotating spindle moving tape in a recorder
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קַפְּסְטָן kapstan
  • The capstan ensures the tape moves smoothly in the recorder.הקפסטן מבטיח שהסרט ינוע בצורה חלקה במקליט.
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  • capstan: vertical winch used to move heavy weights
    (nautical device) מָנוֹף

Synonyms and analogies of capstan in English

Examples of capstan in a sentence

  • A capstan was essential for the ship's operations.
  • The technician replaced the faulty capstan.
  • A worn-out capstan can ruin the recording.

Translations of "capstan" in Context ordered by category and frequency

הַכַּפַּתָן - haqapatan

The capstan on the ship helped us lift the heavy anchor quickly.

הכַפְתָּן על הספינה סייע לנו להרים את העוגן הכבד במהירות.

הַכַּפְסָן - haqafsan

The capstan must be aligned properly for the tape to rewind smoothly.

הכַּפְּסַן חייב להיות מותאם נכון כדי שהסרט יוחזר בצורה חלקה.

הכננת

About 60 men will work on this big capstan.

כ60 גברים יעבדו על הכננת הגדולה.

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capstan: Examples and translations in context

He operated the capstan skillfully to hoist the cargo onboard.

הוא תִּפעל את הכַפְתָּן בכִּשַׁרוֹן כדי להרים את המטען על הסיפון.

The sailors gathered around the capstan to heave the line tight.

המלחים התאספו סביב הכַפְתָּן כדי למתוח את החוּט בחוזקה.

The capstan was essential for adjusting the position of the large vessel.

הכַפְתָּן היה חיוני להתאמת המיקום של האונייה הגדולה.

The old capstan creaked as we worked to lower the boat into the water.

הכַפְתָּן הישן הִשְׁמיע קִרְקוּש כאשר עבדנו להוריד את הסירה למים.

With a few strong turns of the capstan, the load was secured.

עם כמה סיבובים חזקים של הכַפְתָּן, המטען נהיה מאובטח.

Without the capstan, moving the heavy mooring lines would have been impossible.

ללא הכַפְתָּן, הייתה משימה בלתי אפשרית להזיז את חבלי העגינה הכבדים.

As the waves crashed, we relied on the capstan for stability.

כאשר הגלים התנפצו, הסתמכנו על הכַפְתָּן ליציבות.

Using the capstan, the crew managed to pull in the sails efficiently.

באמצעות הכַפְתָּן, הצוות הצליח למשוך את המפרשים ביעילות.

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