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cap
noun(cap)
a protective covering that is part of a plant
Synonyms: hood,
cap
verb(cap)
lie at the top of
Synonyms: crest,
Examples:
Snow capped the mountains.
cap
noun(cap)
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
Synonyms: capital, chapiter,
cap
noun(cap)
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
Synonyms: pileus,
cap
noun(cap)
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
Synonyms: detonating device, detonator,
cap
noun(cap)
an upper limit on what is allowed
Synonyms: ceiling, roof,
Examples:
They established a cap for prices.
cap
noun(cap)
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
Synonyms: crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown,
cap
noun(cap)
a tight-fitting headdress
cap
noun(cap)
a top (as for a bottle)
cap
verb(cap)
restrict the number or amount of
Examples:
We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club.
cap
noun(cap)
something serving as a cover or protection

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