Encyclopedia

capstan screw

capstan screw

[′kap·stən ‚skrü]
(design engineering)
A screw whose head has several radial holes, in one of which a bar can be inserted for turning it.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive
Two capstan screws adjust these blades into operating range.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.