# Capstan Island

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈkæp.stən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/

## Definitions
1. A community in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
2. An island of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/capstan-island