"Capesize" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: cape + size, in reference to the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cape|size}} cape + size Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Capesize (not comparable)
  1. Of a freight ship or oil tanker: exceeding the maximum dimensions of all major canals (Panama, Suez, etc.), therefore having to use one of the Cape routes to pass from ocean to ocean. Wikipedia link: Capesize Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: capesized, capesize
    Sense id: en-Capesize-en-adj-OJQDkg8F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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