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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 | |
Apparatus To Wind Cable Crossword Clue
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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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