cape
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- noun
- /keɪp/
- Detail of a Ngweni married woman's cape from the Drakensberg region, ca. 1960.
- wear a cape
- hooded cape
- black cape
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Watch on YouTubeI feel like this little Cape poncho thing is a must have.
- I feel like this little Cape poncho thing is a must have.
- A giant Cape and a long swishy set of gloves.
- You know what we need Tasmani capes, right, like Superman, like Superwoman.
- I mean, look, Seth, I get to wear a Cape, man.
- You don't have a superhuman Cape or a wand or Gandalf's magic from Lord of the Rings.
- The velvet line casket cracked like an egg and out came Dracula in Cape cuffs, cravat, white skin, thirsty eyes.
Examples
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Joel, please hang my travel cape.
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'Cause I think I left my cape at home.
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What do we all think of this cape?
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- Seriously, is this a cape?
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Let me get her cape.
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When her gloves had joined her hat and cape, she pointed to them.
Fiction book (1991) -
I feel like this little Cape poncho thing is a must have.
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And it's this absolutely adorable little Cape jacket with the faux fur trim.
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Many wore simple black masks across their eyes, their capes and dresses otherwise unadorned.
Fiction book (1992) -
The superhero wore a bright red cape that flowed behind him as he flew through the sky.
Synonyms
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A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back
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A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style
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8.9
A sleeveless cloak worn over the shoulders in old times
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A small cape that covers the shoulders and is worn over a dress
Compounds
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A piece of land in southeastern Massachusetts that reaches into the Atlantic and is popular for vacations
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6.8
A point of land off North Carolina's Atlantic coast known for dangerous waters and frequent storms
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4.1
A river in southeast North Carolina that flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear
- South African
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6.8
A large wild animal from Africa with thick curved horns that can be dangerous
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3.9
A group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa now called Cabo Verde
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7.3
A former province in southern South Africa settled by the Dutch and later ruled by Britain
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3.7
An island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada known for scenic landscapes and Celtic culture
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6.5
A large peninsula in northern Queensland between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea
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6.7
A former area in southern South Africa that was divided into smaller regions in 1994
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8.2
A small piece of land by the sea in southwestern Spain where a famous battle took place in 1805
- Specialized
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9.4
A small North American bird with yellow and olive-green feathers and black streaks
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A small South American plant with sweet yellow-orange fruits inside a thin paper husk
- South African
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9.2
A large wild dog from southern and eastern Africa that hunts in packs
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7.1
An island at the southern tip of Nova Scotia, Canada, known for many seabirds and its sea history
- South African
A South African plant with thick, reddish, prickly leaves and many branches used for medicine
- South African
A plant from southern Africa with bright blue flowers often grown in gardens
- South African
A South African flowering plant with bright red, cup-shaped flowers and thick leaves
- South African
A South African tree with smooth bark and evergreen leaves used for furniture and gardens
- South African
A small plant with white, bell-shaped flowers that grows in the Cape region of South Africa
- South African
A South African plant with many yellow flowers like a daisy and nice-smelling leaves
A former province in southern South Africa that split in 1994 into Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape
A former province in western South Africa now part of several modern provinces
- Formal
A country of ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off West Africa
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Etymology
Cape for the garment comes from an old Latin word cappa meaning 'hood' or 'cloak', which passed into French and English. So a cape is literally a cloak worn over the shoulders, which explains today's meaning.