, or spindle of the capstan.
A socket of iron let into a wooden stock or standard, called the step, resting upon, and bolted to, the beams. Its use is to receive the spindle or foot on which the capstan rests and turns round.
·noun Something resembling a saucer in shape. II. Saucer ·noun A shallow socket for the pivot of a ...
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·noun A small saucer in which a teacup is set. ...
Those with very flat heads. ...
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