capstan
21Capstan (tape recorder) — Capstans are rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and one or more rubber covered wheel, called a pinch roller , which presses against the capstan, thus… …
22capstan bar — a long lever for turning a capstan by hand. [1620 30] * * * capstan bar, a pole used to turn a capstan …
23capstan screw — noun a) A type of screw commonly used to regulate the height of the action in a piano. The capstan screw is designed to be turned from the side, not the head, unlike an ordinary screw. A lever enters a hole in the side of the screw to turn it. b) …
24capstan lathe — noun : turret lathe * * * capstan lathe and turret lathe see under ↑capstan and ↑turret1respectively. • • • Main Entry: ↑lathe …
25capstan screw — noun or capstan bolt : a screw that has a head resembling a capstan and that is capable of being turned by a bar inserted in one of several radial holes in the head …
26capstan bar — a long lever for turning a capstan by hand. [1620 30] * * * …
27capstan bar — /ˈkæpstən ba/ (say kapstuhn bah) noun one of the levers, by which a capstan is turned …
28capstan lathe — /ˈkæpstən leɪð/ (say kapstuhn laydh) noun a lathe having the cutting tools mounted on a capstan like holder …
29capstan nut — noun : a nut resembling the head of a capstan and operated by a bar inserted in one of several holes about its periphery …
30capstan bolt — noun see capstan screw …
