Capstan Island
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]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
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]- A community of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- An island in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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- en:Villages in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- en:Villages in Canada
- en:Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- en:Places in Canada
- en:Islands