绞盘 Traditional form: 絞盤 Pinyin (reading): jiǎopán Definitions: capstan Characters: 绞 - intertwined; to twist, to wring; to hang a criminal 盘 - tray, plate, dish; to examine Traditional characters: 絞 - intertwined; to twist, to wring; to hang a criminal 盤 - tray, plate, dish; to examine