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| cap [ kap ] |
noun (plural caps) |
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1. hat: a covering for the head, usually soft and close-fitting and often with a peak and no brim
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2. uniform hat: a head covering, usually part of a uniform, worn to identify the wearer's occupation or rank
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3. protective covering for hair: a head covering worn to protect the hair, usually close-fitting or elasticated around the edge
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4. hat awarded to player: a hat or beret awarded to a player selected for a special team
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5. player awarded hat: a player who has been selected for a special team such as a national cricket, football, or rugby team
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6. hat worn at academic ceremony: an academic mortarboard, worn with a gown on a ceremonial occasion
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7. cover: a removable cover or lid that closes the end of something when it is not in use
  a lens cap
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8. covering at tip: something that covers the top or tip of something, especially as protection
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9. dentistry covering for tooth: a covering to preserve or replace the crown of a tooth
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10. fungi top of mushroom: the dome-shaped upper part of some fungi such as mushrooms
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11. botany spore-capsule covering: the hood that covers the spore-bearing capsule of mosses and liverworts
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12. birds patch of colour on bird's head: a patch of feathers of a distinct colour on the top of a bird's head, extending to the level of the eyes
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13. upper limit: an upper limit on something, e.g. the amount that may be spent on an item
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14. top part: the top part of something such as a hill or mountain
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15. explosive for toy gun: a small quantity of explosive enclosed in paper for use in a toy gun
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16. arms
Same as percussion cap
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17. architecture top of column: the upper part of a column or pedestal
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18. contraceptive device: a contraceptive device that fits over the cervix, e.g. a Dutch cap or a diaphragm
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19. mathematics set intersection symbol: a mathematical symbol (∩) representing the intersection of two sets
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20. geology
Same as cap rock
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21. cell biology molecule cluster: an aggregation of molecules at one end of something such as a cell or virus
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22. hunting collection at hunt: a collection of money taken at a fox hunt
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23. buildings windmill roof: the roof of a windmill
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transitive verb (3rd person present singular caps, present participle capping, past and past participle capped) |
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1. cover something with cap: to put a cap over something
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2. lie on top of something: to cover the top or tip of something
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3. surpass something: to improve on something that has already happened or been done
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4. complete something: to add the finishing touch to something such as an effort or a process
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5. impose limit on something: to put an upper limit on something such as the amount of money to be charged or spent
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6. sports award player cap: to select a player for a special team such as a national side, for which a cap is awarded
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7. Scotland education give somebody degree: to award an academic degree to somebody
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8. hunting ask for money at hunt: to take a collection of money at a fox hunt from participants who are not members of the hunt
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9. chemistry form cluster of molecules: to form a cluster of molecules on something
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| [Pre-12th century. < late Latin cappa 'hood, hooded cloak'] |
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| capful noun |
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cap in hand with a humble or apologetic attitude
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if the cap fits (wear it) if you think that a remark could apply to you, then you should take note of it
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set your cap at or for somebody to try to attract somebody, especially with a view to marriage (dated)
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to cap it all used to say that something has made a bad situation as bad as it can get
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