adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a freight ship or oil tanker: exceeding the maximum dimensions of all major canals (Panama, Suez, etc.), therefore having to use one of the Cape routes to pass from ocean to ocean. not-comparable
2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Capesize. alt-of, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

capesized

Etymology

From cape + size, in reference to the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn.

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