cape
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3.2
- noun
- /keɪp/
- No, no wind farms off of the Cape, no wind farms off of Nantucket.
Examples
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We could drive down to Boston or to the cape.
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At Red Cliff's cape, the eternal waves roar.
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We will soon be at the cape.
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After a run of some five hours, we rounded a small cape and found the broad harbor.
Fiction book (1991) -
Then on to the mainland, at the cape called Gracias a Dios...
Fiction book (1992) -
I overheard one of the men say those storms rounding the cape pushed us far west of our course.
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The lighthouse stands on a high cliff at the edge of the cape, guiding ships safely away from danger.
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Tourists often visit the cape to enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and the rugged coastline.
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Many seabirds nest on the rocky cliffs of the cape during the spring months.
Synonyms
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7.7
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas, often reaching into water
1
9.1
A narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea or a lake
Compounds
38
3.4
A piece of land in southeastern Massachusetts that reaches into the Atlantic and is popular for vacations
4
6.8
A point of land off North Carolina's Atlantic coast known for dangerous waters and frequent storms
1
4.1
A river in southeast North Carolina that flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear
- South African
1
6.8
A large wild animal from Africa with thick curved horns that can be dangerous
1
3.9
A group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa now called Cabo Verde
1
7.3
A former province in southern South Africa settled by the Dutch and later ruled by Britain
1
3.7
An island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada known for scenic landscapes and Celtic culture
1
6.5
A large peninsula in northern Queensland between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea
1
6.7
A former area in southern South Africa that was divided into smaller regions in 1994
1
8.2
A small piece of land by the sea in southwestern Spain where a famous battle took place in 1805
- Specialized
1
9.4
A small North American bird with yellow and olive-green feathers and black streaks
1
8.6
A small South American plant with sweet yellow-orange fruits inside a thin paper husk
- South African
1
9.2
A large wild dog from southern and eastern Africa that hunts in packs
1
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
How Large
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cape for a piece of land comes from the Latin caput meaning 'head', the same root as the word cap. A cape is land that sticks out like a 'head' into the sea, so that explains the name.