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A capstan is a vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to multiply the pulling force of seamen when hauling ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle In yachting terminology, a winch functions on the same principle as a capstan. However, in industrial applications, the term winch generally implies a machine which stores the rope on a drum.