The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing
“Raw materials are placed inside a capsule and sealed.”
Plural for a small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole
“Since the capsule is swallowed whole, the garlic isn't digested until it reaches the stomach.”
(astronautics) Plural for a detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft
“The whole instrument rack is shaped to fit within the parachuted nose capsule of the rocket.”
Plural for the foil or plastic covering the cork of a wine bottle
“Tesco's Finest wines are denoted only by a neck label and tiny letters on the capsule.”
Plural for a brief summary of something presented
“The closing video presented a capsule of highlights from the convention.”
Plural for an object for holding or transporting something
Plural for a vehicle that flies through space
Plural for the lower part of a pistil or carpel that bears ovules and ripens into fruit
Plural for a capsule in which the lid separates from the top of the fruit to release the seeds
Plural for a solid geometric figure with rounded ends and a cylindrical body
Plural for a case, capsule, or container in which spores are produced by an organism
Plural for a drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease
(somewhat rare) To summarize a text or speech
“I wish one would capsule his wisdom into a credo or motto and inject it into our unappreciative society.”
To reduce in size, especially through the application of pressure
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