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Meanings of tape transport in English

Russian
лентопротяжный механизм
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The mechanism that guides the tape through a recorder or player.

        Related terms
        лентопротяжный механизм

        A mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder.

              Synonyms
              Examples for "capstan"
              Examples for "capstan"
              1
              Trevenen said abruptly, 'Start those laggards on the capstan bars, Mr Urquhart!
              The Darkening Sea
              2
              On the other hand, the upright and constantly-moving capstan knows no delay.
              The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale
              3
              Eight men around a capstan began hauling up the heavy anchor chain.
              Burning up
              4
              Mounted on the capstan, he addressed them briefly, and not without influence.
              Miriam Monfort / A Novel
              5
              The only other sound had been the first clink of the capstan.
              In the King's name
              Translations for tape transport