cap
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noun, often attributive \ˈkap\Definition of CAP
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a : a head covering especially with a visor and no brim b : a distinctive head covering emblematic of a position or office: as (1) : a cardinal's biretta (2) : mortarboard
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a : something that serves as a cover or protection especially for a tip, knob, or end <a bottle cap> b : a fitting for closing the end of a tube (as a water pipe or electric conduit) c British : cervical cap d : an artificial crown for a tooth
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: an overlaying or covering structure
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: a paper or metal container holding an explosive charge (as for a toy pistol)
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: an upper limit (as on expenditures) : ceiling
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: the symbol ∩ indicating the intersection of two sets — compare cup 9
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: a cluster of molecules or chemical groups bound to one end or a region of a cell, virus, or molecule
— cap in hand
: in a respectful, humble, or sometimes fearful manner
Origin of CAP
Middle English cappe, from Old English cæppe, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak
First Known Use: before 12th century
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