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Etymology

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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

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

Proper noun

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Capstan Island

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