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Meaning of CAPLIN

Pronunciation:  'kaplin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
 
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 Synonyms: capelan, capelin
 
 See Also: genus Mallotus, Mallotus, smelt

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Cap"lin\, n.
See {Capelin}.

  2. \Cap"lin\, Capling \Cap"ling\, n.
The cap or coupling of a flail, through which the thongs pass
which connect the handle and swingel. --Wright.
 

 

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