capa
the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.
Origin of capa
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Other definitions for Capa (2 of 2)
Robert Andrei Friedmann, 1913–54, U.S. photographer, born in Hungary.
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How to use capa in a sentence
Given his own attraction to the medium, capa was quick to try his hand in this subject.
There is no evidence that capa produced color photos again until 1947, after the war had ended.
Throughout his career, capa never abandoned his passion for capturing groundbreaking political events.
The Daily Pic: André Liohn wins the capa Gold Medal for his Libyan photos.
Correction: This article initially reported Hondros' audio photo gallery was made after he won the capa award.
The capa is a long robe of guanaco furs, about five and a half feet long, by four and a half broad.
Wanderings in Patagonia | Julius BeerbohmHowever, the capa made up for all defects in dress, and Maximo was perfectly content with things as they were.
Wanderings in Patagonia | Julius BeerbohmWith a shiver I drew my head under my capa, and fell into a sound sleep again.
Wanderings in Patagonia | Julius BeerbohmOn the border-line of shadow lay a round fur capa game-keeper's cap.
The White Peacock | D. H. (David Herbert) LawrenceRelated Words: Petrleo refinado, kerosene oil; encontrar una capa de petrleo, to strike oil; pozo petrolfero, oil-well.
Heath's Modern Language Series: The Spanish American Reader | Ernesto Nelson
British Dictionary definitions for Capa
/ (ˈkæpə) /
Robert, real name André Friedmann. 1913–54, Hungarian photographer, who established his reputation as a photojournalist during the Spanish Civil War.
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