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CAP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Cap.

How to pronounce cap:

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Cap - as a noun

A top (as for a bottle)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
covertop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detonating devicedetonator
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
explosive device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something serving as a cover or protection

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protectionprotective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pileus

A protective covering that is part of a plant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hood

An upper limit on what is allowed

Example: "He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ceilingroof
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

Example: "Tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crowncrownworkjacketjacket crown

The upper part of a column that supports the entablature

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capitalchapiter

Cap - as a verb

Lie at the top of

Example: "Snow capped the mountains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crest

Restrict the number or amount of

Example: "We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club"

Example Sentences

"I lost my favorite baseball cap at the park."
"He placed a cap on his head to shield himself from the sun."
"The pen has a cap to prevent the ink from drying out."
"She wore a graduation cap during the commencement ceremony."
"The bottle came with a childproof cap for safety."
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Word Game Points

Is CAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cap is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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