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Revolutionary Means Of Power On Board 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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The Guardian Cryptic07 May 2001 | Across 20 | |
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