Capesize en · ADJ
Etymology
From cape + size, in reference to the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capesize | alternative | lexicographic |