Capstan

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A capstan is a vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to multiply the pulling force of seamen when hauling ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle.
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    Image: Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum - Institut der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft - CC BY-NC-SA

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