Masculine

cabrestante

Meaning

capstan (vertical cleated drum or cylinder used to hoist heavy weights)

Concepts

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ka.bɾesˈtɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
Etymology

In summary

Possibly from Occitan cabestran; compare Spanish cabrestante. Cf. also cabresto.

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