Cap (Noun)
Meaning 1
The upper part of a column that supports the entablature.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Doric cap is simple and unadorned, consisting of a circular echinus and a square abacus.
- The Corinthian cap is the most ornate of the classical orders, featuring carved acanthus leaves and scroll-like volutes.
- The cap of the column was damaged during the earthquake and had to be repaired by skilled stonemasons.
- In ancient Greek architecture, the cap was often decorated with moldings and other ornaments to add visual interest.
- The cap of the column was designed to distribute the weight of the entablature evenly, ensuring the stability of the entire structure.
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Meaning 2
A fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The morel mushroom's delicate cap is honeycombed with ridges and pits that provide hiding places for spores.
- Fungi in the genus Boletus typically have a dry cap with tiny pores that open into the fertile interior.
- A characteristic of oyster mushrooms is the broad fan- or spoon-shaped cap, usually in shades of white or cream.
- This large species of fungus, found throughout much of the temperate zones of North America and Europe, produces an extremely bitter and nauseating odor and taste that arises primarily from its umbrella-like cap.
- Removing the mushroom cap intact by slicing just below it on the stalk with a very sharp knife leaves no roots and facilitates picking for table or processing for a condiment or drying for spice use.
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Meaning 3
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After a severe injury to my tooth, I needed to get a dental cap to protect what was left.
- She didn't smile in pictures anymore, feeling self-conscious about the noticeable chip and decay beneath her front cap.
- During my dentist visit, she gently adjusted my old dental cap and determined I would need a replacement within a few months.
- They did their best with emergency procedures to restore a reasonable semblance of functionality under my badly fractured molar and would probably give me a crown next session, unless, an overly needed urgent therapy by possibly extricate necessitate – leaving however necessary caps covering temporarily required with even with lasting very protective against weather temperatures otherwise when could actually look most affected discharging strong elements externally it sometimes I waited - dentist working ultimately may always really cause really ultimately left side greatly often lasting than bad result caused until or than sometimes once get next definitely - I don't really get why I don't see when at each regular work I get cap from sometimes she there says then says will need it in 5 but only just.
- He found that maintaining his dental cap was surprisingly easy – beyond diligent teeth cleaning it helped most remarkably!
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Meaning 4
A top (as for a bottle).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bottle had a tight-fitting cap to prevent spills.
- She removed the cap from the water bottle and took a drink.
- The ketchup bottle had a distinctive red cap with a gold band.
- After use, replace the cap on the gasoline can.
- The cap on the hairspray can was stuck and wouldn't budge.
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Meaning 5
A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineer carefully installed the cap on the detonator to complete the explosive device.
- A small cap of explosive was placed at the end of the fuze to ignite the main charge.
- The bomb technician disposed of the live cap by carefully neutralizing it with a specialized tool.
- The mining engineer used a cap to initiate the explosive reaction that would break up the rock face.
- The design of the cap on the blasting cap had to be precise to ensure reliable ignition of the explosive.
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Meaning 6
A tight-fitting headdress.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The baseball player adjusted his cap before stepping up to the plate.
- She put on her favorite cap, a faded one with a cartoon character on it.
- His military cap was adorned with medals and badges that signified his rank.
- The hip-hop artist wore a backwards cap as he performed on stage.
- The golfer's cap was a distinctive part of her attire as she swung her club.
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Meaning 7
A protective covering that is part of a plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The mushroom's cap was a vibrant shade of red and covered in delicate white spots.
- The cap of the acorn was tightly sealed to the nut, protecting it from the elements.
- As the flower bloomed, its cap fell away, revealing a cluster of delicate petals.
- The cap of the seed pod burst open, releasing a flurry of fluffy seeds into the air.
- The succulent's cap was thick and waxy, helping to retain moisture in the dry desert soil.
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Meaning 8
Something serving as a cover or protection.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bicycle helmet is a vital cap that protects the head in case of an accident.
- The bottle's cap prevented the shampoo from spilling during the move.
- The park ranger's hat served as a cap to shield her face from the blistering sun.
- The new thermostat is designed to be a cap on the rising utility bills.
- The hard protective case is a cap that safeguards the laptop's fragile screen.
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Meaning 9
An upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company put a cap on the amount of money that could be spent on marketing each month.
- Regulators imposed a cap on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed by each factory.
- There will be a cap on the number of tickets sold for the concert to prevent overcrowding.
- The agency put a cap on the price of gas to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
- The new policy puts a cap on the number of overtime hours employees can work without receiving extra pay.