cap (Meaning)
cap (n)
a tight-fitting headdress
a top (as for a bottle)
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
something serving as a cover or protection
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
a protective covering that is part of a plant
an upper limit on what is allowed
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
cap (v)
lie at the top of
restrict the number or amount of
cap (n.)
A covering for the head
One usually with a visor but without a brim, for men and boys
One of lace, muslin, etc., for women, or infants
One used as the mark or ensign of some rank, office, or dignity, as that of a cardinal.
The top, or uppermost part; the chief.
A respectful uncovering of the head.
The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
Anything resembling a cap in form, position, or use
The uppermost of any assemblage of parts; as, the cap of column, door, etc.; a capital, coping, cornice, lintel, or plate.
Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
A percussion cap. See under Percussion.
The removable cover of a journal box.
A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
A large size of writing paper; as, flat cap; foolscap; legal cap.
cap (v. t.)
To cover with a cap, or as with a cap; to provide with a cap or cover; to cover the top or end of; to place a cap upon the proper part of; as, to cap a post; to cap a gun.
To deprive of cap.
To complete; to crown; to bring to the highest point or consummation; as, to cap the climax of absurdity.
To salute by removing the cap.
To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs.
cap (v. i.)
To uncover the head respectfully.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cap
Synonyms:
- physic
- medicinal
- preparation
- wonder drug
- cure
- bolus
- dosage
- gelcap
- potion
- remedy
- specific
- miracle drug
- pharmaceutical
Antonyms:
cap Sentence Examples
- The cap sat snugly atop his head, shielding him from the scorching sun.
- She twisted the cap off the bottle, releasing a burst of fizzing soda.
- The mountain peak was covered in a cap of snow, shimmering in the winter sun.
- He wore a baseball cap backwards, a signature style of his.
- The sharpshooter carefully adjusted the cap on his rifle sight for better accuracy.
- A cap of mist enveloped the valley, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
- The water bottle had a leaky cap, causing spills in his backpack.
- The gas tank was sealed tightly with a cap to prevent any leaks.
- The child donned a paper cap for the school play, pretending to be a wizard.
- The scientist carefully removed the cap from the test tube, revealing the reaction inside.
FAQs About the word cap
a tight-fitting headdress, a top (as for a bottle), a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reac
tablet, capsule,pill,dose, drug, lozenge, drop, medication, physic, medicinal
exceed,exceed, broaden, widen,expand, widen, broaden, expand, overextend, overextend
The cap sat snugly atop his head, shielding him from the scorching sun.
She twisted the cap off the bottle, releasing a burst of fizzing soda.
The mountain peak was covered in a cap of snow, shimmering in the winter sun.
He wore a baseball cap backwards, a signature style of his.
