The mechanism that guides the tape through a recorder or player.
A mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder.
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Examples for "capstan"
Examples for "capstan"
1Trevenen said abruptly, 'Start those laggards on the capstan bars, Mr Urquhart!
2On the other hand, the upright and constantly-moving capstan knows no delay.
3Eight men around a capstan began hauling up the heavy anchor chain.
4Mounted on the capstan, he addressed them briefly, and not without influence.
5The only other sound had been the first clink of the capstan.
Translations for tape transport