cap

//kæp//
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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.

Synonym

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