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cap

 
pronunciation:
kaep
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A cap is a soft hat. Caps have a flat part that sticks out in the front.
A cap is part of a baseball player's uniform.
 
synonyms:
hat
definition 2: A cap is a round top for a container. You usually find a cap on a bottle, jar, or tube.
I wanted to have a pickle, but I couldn't get the cap off the jar.
synonyms:
seal, top
similar words:
cork, cover, lid, plug
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: caps, capping, capped
definition: When you cap something, you cover it.
Please cap the ketchup.
synonyms:
cover, top
derivations: capless (adj.), capper (n.)
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