Apparatus To Wind Cable Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CAPSTAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CAPSTAN

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	30%	8		A support cable used in cable-stayed bridges
3	26%	8		An apparatus with a horizontal cylinder used for winding rope or cable

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CAPSTAN" which means:

noun

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

An example sentence would be:

• "The sailors used the capstan to raise the anchor."
• "The capstan was made of sturdy metal."

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The Guardian Quick21 Sep 2000	Across 19
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