Cap Definition & Meaning

cap
noun
  1. a tight-fitting headdress
  2. a top (as for a bottle)
  3. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
  4. something serving as a cover or protection
  5. a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
  6. a protective covering that is part of a plant
  7. 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"
  8. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
  9. the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
verb
  1. lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
  2. 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:

  • "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

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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