Main Entry:

²cap

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

capped; cap·ping

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1 a: to provide or protect with a cap b: to give a cap to as a symbol of honor, rank, or achievement2: to form a cap over : crown <the mountains were capped with mist — John Buchan>3 a: to follow with something more noticeable or more significant : outdo b: to bring to a climax or conclusion <cap off the show with a song>4: to form a chemical cap on5: to prevent from growing or spreading : set an upper limit on <cap oil prices>6: to supply (a tooth) with an artificial crownintransitive verb: to form or produce a chemical cap