scape

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verb

scaped; scaping
: escape
some innocents scape not the thunderboltWilliam Shakespeare

scape

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noun (1)

1
: a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (such as the tulip)
broadly : a flower stalk
2
: the shaft of an animal part (such as an antenna or feather)

scape

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noun (2)

: a view or picture of a scene
usually used in combination
cityscape

Examples of scape in a Sentence

Verb the queen has vowed that none of the traitors shall scape the gallows, be their station ever so high
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Up next was the catch of the day—a savory halibut served with zucchini, garlic scape, and a Sorrel flower. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 July 2023 Stew-eaters who attended a gathering several days ago brought sweet potatoes, mushrooms, parsnips, garlic scapes and beets, among other items. Shera Avi-Yonah, Washington Post, 13 July 2023 And if not, pick some up scapes at your local farmers' market. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 13 July 2023 Garlic scapes are crisper than softer green garlic, and garlic scapes also pack more of a flavor punch. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023 The evening welcomed guests and honorees from all over the pop scape including Imagine Dragos, Dove Cameron, Polow da Don, Lauren Spencer Smith and Justin Tranter, among others. Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 May 2023 The bathing suit has a print of a mountain scape that really has Meg looking like a piece of art. Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 16 Mar. 2023 Bringing nature inside creates a winter scape reminiscent of the past. Jess Safavimehr, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2022 And there are fun flourishes, too, like zucchini tenders; a version of street corn made with tahini, Calabrian pepper, and sumac; garlic scape and za’atar flatbread; chocolate mousse with roasted local strawberries and candied sesame. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2021 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, short for escapen

Noun (1)

Latin scapus shaft, stalk — more at shaft

Noun (2)

landscape

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scape was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Scape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scape. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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