cap

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cap[2,verb] black-capped

Main Entry: ²cap
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): capped; cap·ping
transitive verb
1 a : to provide or protect with a cap b : to give a cap to as a symbol of honor, rank, or achievement
2 : 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 on
5 : to prevent from growing or spreading : set an upper limit on <cap oil prices>
6 : to supply (a tooth) with an artificial crown
intransitive verb : to form or produce a chemical cap