noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of capelin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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caplin
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/ˈkæplɪn/
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CMU ARPABET: K AE1 P L IH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The cap or coupling of a flail, through which the thongs pass that connect the handle and swingel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: capelin, capelan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: smelt
History
Etymology
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