1noun
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
01 Word definition
capstan
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is CAPSTAN a word?
Yes. CAPSTAN is a 7-letter noun. a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-P-S-T-A-NHow do you spell CAPSTAN?
CAPSTAN contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with N.
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02 Letter breakdown
How is CAPSTAN spelled?
C1A2P3S4T5A6N7
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About CAPSTAN.
How do you spell CAPSTAN?
CAPSTAN is spelled C-A-P-S-T-A-N. It contains 7 letters.