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uncapping

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un⋅cap

[uhn-kap] verb, -capped, -cap⋅ping.
–verb (used with object)
1. to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
2. to free from limits or restrictions: The union is demanding that cost-of-living allowances be uncapped.
3. to remove a cap or hat from (the head of a person).
–verb (used without object)
4. to remove the cap or hat from the head, as in respect.

Origin:
1560–70; un- 2 + cap 1
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un·cap   (ŭn-kāp')   
v.   un·capped, un·cap·ping, un·caps

v.   tr.
To remove the cap or covering of.
v.   intr.
To remove one's head covering as a sign of deference.
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