jeer capstans

A form of jeer capstan — An extra capstan usually placed between the foremast and mainmast.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of jeer capstan
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APA

jeer capstans. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jeer%20capstans

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“jeer capstans.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jeer%20capstans. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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