Cape
/keɪp/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
A sleeveless cloak or mantle.
/keɪp/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A sleeveless outer garment.
The superhero wore a flowing cape.
💡 Simply: A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders.
More Examples
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She draped a warm wool cape around her shoulders.
How It's Used
Fashion
"She wore a stylish red cape."
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A point of land extending into a body of water.
/keɪp/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A headland or prominent point of land extending into the sea.
The ship rounded the treacherous cape.
💡 Simply: A piece of land sticking out into the water.
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The lighthouse stood proudly on the cape.
How It's Used
Geography
"Cape Cod is a famous tourist destination."
Tip:Imagine a cape extending into the ocean.
From Old French *cape, from Latin cappa "cloak".
The word 'cape' has been used to describe both clothing and geographical features since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Think of a superhero's cape!
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"cloak"
Base: cape
red capewindswept caperocky cape
Common misspellings
cappecaap
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