Cap Definition & Meaning
cap
- noun
- a tight-fitting headdress
- a top (as for a bottle)
- a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
- something serving as a cover or protection
- a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
- a protective covering that is part of a plant
- an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"
- (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
- the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
- verb
- lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
- restrict the number or amount of; "We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club"
"Cap" in song lyrics
See how cap is used in real songs:
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"Take that, dip down, black Nautica cap"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"Then form a face, and shake my skull cap"
3rd Bass f/ Zev Love X (of KMD) — The Gas Face -
"blast off, lift off, wanna twist off the cap"
Aceyalone f/ Vic Hop, Rhymin' Riddlore, Ellay Khule, — Feet Upon the Table
Words that rhyme with cap
Usage tips for "cap"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cap" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cap to find words that pair well.
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