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Definition of capenext
as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders

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noun (2)

as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast

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Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard from a script by Bush, Zootopia 2 reunites the optimistic young rabbit Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and sly red fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are newly partnered on the police force overseen by the intimidating cape buffalo Chief Bogo (Idris Elba). Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026 At the 2020 awards, Natalie Portman’s Dior cape did so literally. Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026 Sartorial outerwear crafted from archival fabrics mingled with pieces that winked to utility and workwear, with a few styles looking to balance these two souls in a single design, such as double wool hooded capes and coats. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 The gown draped from the waist with gathers down the center and featured dramatic cape sleeves that flowed from the shoulders to the floor, forming a long train. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cape

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“Cape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cape. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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