Capstan Island

English

Etymology

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

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

Proper noun

Capstan Island

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