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cap
(k/&/p )

noun (n)

  • a tight-fitting headdress(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a top (as for a bottle)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    detonating device, detonator
    source: wordnet30
  • something serving as a cover or protection(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    pileus
    source: wordnet30
  • a protective covering that is part of a plant(noun.object)
    Synonym:
    hood
    source: wordnet30
  • an upper limit on what is allowed(noun.communication)
    Example:
    They established a cap for prices.
    Synonym:
    ceiling, roof
    source: wordnet30
  • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown
    source: wordnet30
  • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    capital, chapiter
    source: wordnet30
  • A covering for the head(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • lie at the top of(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Snow capped the mountains.
    Synonym:
    crest
    source: wordnet30
  • restrict the number or amount of(verb.change)
    Example:
    We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To uncover the head respectfully.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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