cap
//kæp//
Noun
capSingular
capsPlural
1
A soft, flat hat with a visor or peak, typically worn for casual or sports activities
He wore a baseball cap to protect his face from the sun.
2
A lid or cover for a bottle, tube, or container
Please put the cap back on the bottle after use.
3
An upper limit set on spending, borrowing, or other activities
The government set a cap on public spending.
4
A protective covering for the end or top of something
Don't forget to put the cap back on the pen.
Verb
1
To put a lid or cover on something
Please cap the bottle after you use it.
2
To set an upper limit on something
The government decided to cap the price of electricity.
3
To surpass or outdo something, especially a previous achievement or statement
She capped her previous record by winning three gold medals.