cape
1a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
the capa of a bullfighter.
(of a matador or capeador during a bullfight) to induce and guide the charge of (a bull) by flourishing a capa.
Origin of cape
1Other words from cape
- caped, adjective
Other definitions for cape (2 of 2)
a piece of land jutting into the sea or some other large body of water.
the Cape.
Northeastern U.S. Cape Cod (def. 1).
Nautical. (of a ship) to have good steering qualities.
Cape, pertaining to the Cape of Good Hope or to South Africa: a Cape diamond.
Origin of cape
2Other words for cape
Words that may be confused with cape
- cape , peninsula, promontory
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British Dictionary definitions for cape (1 of 3)
/ (keɪp) /
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but usually shorter
a strip of material attached to a coat or other garment so as to fall freely, usually from the shoulders
Origin of cape
1British Dictionary definitions for cape (2 of 3)
/ (keɪp) /
a headland or promontory
Origin of cape
2British Dictionary definitions for Cape (3 of 3)
/ (keɪp) /
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Scientific definitions for cape
[ kāp ]
A point or head of land projecting into a body of water.
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