capstan | Amarkosh

Meaning of word capstan from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis. Used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails.

bengali (noun)
(Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus).

salute (noun)
An act of honor or courteous recognition.

telugu (noun)
A member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language.

cowpen daisy (noun)
Coarse greyish-green annual yellow-flowered herb. Southwestern United States to Mexico.

lacquer (noun)
A black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish.

diseased (adjective)
Caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology.

trump card (noun)
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps.

enjoy (verb)
Derive or receive pleasure from. Get enjoyment from. Take pleasure in.

politics (noun)
Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power.

signalize (verb)
Provide with traffic signals.