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- pronunciation:
- kaep
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- cap in hand
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a soft hat with a peak or visor but no brim.
- synonyms:
- hat
- similar words:
- beret
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| definition 2: |
anything shaped like a cap that is used to cover an opening, such as a top for a bottle or tube.
- synonyms:
- seal, top
- similar words:
- cork, cover, lid, plug, stopper
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| definition 3: |
a dot of explosive powder contained in paper for use in a toy pistol.
- similar words:
- charge, firecracker, fireworks
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| phrase: |
cap in hand |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
caps, capping, capped |
| definition 1: |
to cover with a cap.
Don't forget to cap the bottle when you're done with the ketchup.- synonyms:
- cover, top
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| definition 2: |
to finish or complete.
They capped their day at the amusement park with a ride on the biggest roller coaster.- synonyms:
- complete, conclude, end, finish
- similar words:
- complement
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| related words: |
break, complete, finish, perfect, round out, surpass |
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| derivations: |
capless (adj.), capper (n.) |
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