Capstan Island
Meanings
name
- A community in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- An island of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Pronunciation
Word forms
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.
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