Cryptic crossword clue
Does better with bronzes and winches on ship 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CAPSTANS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CAPSTANS mean?

CAPSTANS noun
  1. A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
  2. A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.

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