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Definition of Caplin
1. Noun. Very small northern fish; forage for sea birds and marine mammals and other fishes.
Generic synonyms: Smelt
Group relationships: Genus Mallotus, Mallotus
Definition of Caplin
1. n. See Capelin.
2. n. The cap or coupling of a flail, through which the thongs pass which connect the handle and swingel.
Definition of Caplin
1. Noun. (alternative form of capelin) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Caplin
1. capelin [n -S] - See also: capelin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Caplin
Literary usage of Caplin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Book Prices Current (1919)
"Alexander McDougall, officer in the Revolution, on title-page), caplin, A., Feb.
... Cf., caplin. A.. Feb. 19, '18. (194) $18.00. Dawson. Morrisania. ..."
2. Markland Or Nova Scotia: Its History, Natural Resources and Native Beauties by Robert Randall McLeod (1903)
"When the caplin no longer appeared the schools of cod disappeared, too. ...
These became filled to excess with hosts of caplin which crowded in with the ..."
3. Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Country Gentlemen (1875)
"2 and 8, J. caplin. »Ac, R Pope, J. caplin Ac, J. T Galey, W. c. ... 2, J. Bateman.
vtc, JA Bleep, J. caplin R-Pope. Ac, JTGa ey,S. Mums, J. caplin. c, ..."
4. Newfoundland: the Oldest British Colony: Its History, Its Present Condition by Moses Harvey, Joseph Hatton (1883)
"... plateau—The fishing season— caplin and squids—Process of curing the cod—Operators
at •work—Cod-liver oil—Fishing tackle and methods of taking the cod. ..."
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