"Capstan Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkæp.stən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd 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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Capstan Island}} Capstan Island
  1. A community in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Villages in Canada, Villages in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Sense id: en-Capstan_Island-en-name-iyIVDWdr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50
  2. An island in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Sense id: en-Capstan_Island-en-name-Lg569O-Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50

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