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caplin

 

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Noun caplin has 1 sense
  1. capelin, capelan, caplin - very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes
    --1 is a kind of smelt
    --1 is a member of Mallotus, genus Mallotus

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Term: Caplin

Definition:

Caplin is a noun that refers to a small saltwater fish of the smelt family, characterized by its silvery color and found in cold coastal waters.

Sense 1:

As a noun, caplin can also refer to the roe or eggs of this fish.

Example sentence: The fishermen collected caplin to use as bait for catching larger fish.

Sense 2:

Caplin can be used as a noun to describe a type of light, narrow boat used by the Eskimos.

Example sentence: The Eskimo hunters rowed their caplin through the icy waters.

Sense 3:

Caplin, as a noun, can also refer to a popular folk dance in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Example sentence: The community gathered in the evening to participate in the traditional caplin dance.

Sense 4:

In Newfoundland and Labrador, caplin is also used as a noun to describe a local edible delicacy made from chocolate and toffee.

Example sentence: You must try the delicious homemade caplin at the local confectionery shop!

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