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A covering worn on the head
“Phil sat on the stool, talking into the telephone, wearing a leather cap with ear-flaps.”
A protective lid, cover or stopper for an object
“Someone cleared their throat, and Artemesia straightened up, snapping the lens cap onto the camera.”
An upper limit imposed on spending or borrowing
“The EU has set a cap of 7% on the final consumption of biofuels produced from agricultural crops.”
An academic mortar board
“Success in that final exam ensures that their dream of being a university graduate clad in a cap and gown is within grasp.”
(slang) A small medicinal tablet, usually taken orally
“I ingested a cap of 30 mg but felt nothing.”
The top or highest point of an object, structure or landmass
A covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face
A foolish or conceited person
A room or enclosed area reserved for relieving oneself of waste
Raised cover for a pickup truck
Mortarboard or hawk
A cap that is not elasticated or adjustable at the back
The fact of being a member of a group
A letter of the size and form used to begin sentences and names
A leader or person in authority
Something that encloses another thing, especially to protect it
A projectile shot from a gun at high speed
Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage
The tip or furthermost part of something
A stiff brim at the front of a cap
To form a covering layer or topmost part of
“Lee planned to cap the structure with a loose stone revetment one and a half to two feet thick.”
To confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries
“He said he hoped the government's measure to cap fuel prices should not last too long because it could have repercussions in the long run.”
To provide a fitting conclusion or climax to
“The cruise included a casual ride around Skidaway Island, companionship, food and drink, and a magnificent sunset to cap a great event.”
To outdo or surpass a performance
“Then we both started inventing stories about the places we passed, trying to cap each other's absurdities.”
(sports) To be selected to play for a sports team, especially a national one
“He was capped 67 times by his country, and if he signs will become Keegan's eighth new face at the club since he took over the reins.”
To beat in a competition of wits
To come to a decisive point
To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect
To envelop completely and hide from view
To block or clog up a space or opening
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