CAPSTANS

8 letters 12 Scrabble points

Definition of CAPSTANS

noun

  1. 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.

  2. A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C A P S T A N S
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points