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Capstan Island
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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
en /ˈkæp.stən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
en Cap stan Is land
en aɪlənd 4
Proper noun
Capstan Island
en community region/Labrador p/Newfoundland and Labrador c/Canada.
en island region/Labrador p/Newfoundland and Labrador c/Canada.