Capstan Island

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The island is named after a capstan used to trap seals in the harbor and to haul ships to the shore.

The community is named after the island.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkæp.stən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Cap‧stan Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun[edit]

Capstan Island

  1. A community in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  2. An island in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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