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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
 

CAPLIN is a 6 letter word that starts with C.

 

 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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