Type of windlass (7 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Type of windlass (7 letter answer)

The Answer

CAPSTAN

Tags

anchor capstan holster nautical part recorder rope tape type where windlas wound

Notes

The answer CAPSTAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

Related Clues

Windlass
Anchor holster
Part of a tape recorder
Where nautical rope is wound

Definition

CAPSTAN as a noun:

1. a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails