cape
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3.2
- noun
- /keɪp/
:
cabo
- 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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9.1
A narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea or a lake
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7.7
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas, often reaching into water
Compounds
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3.4
A piece of land in southeastern Massachusetts that reaches into the Atlantic and is popular for vacations
- 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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4.1
A river in southeast North Carolina that flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear
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6.8
A point of land off North Carolina's Atlantic coast known for dangerous waters and frequent storms
- South African
A South African plant with thick, reddish, prickly leaves and many branches used for medicine
An island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada known for scenic landscapes and Celtic culture
A former province in southern South Africa settled by the Dutch and later ruled by Britain
- South African
A plant from southern Africa with bright blue flowers often grown in gardens
A small South American plant with sweet yellow-orange fruits inside a thin paper husk
A small piece of land by the sea in southwestern Spain where a famous battle took place in 1805
- South African
A South African flowering plant with bright red, cup-shaped flowers and thick leaves
A group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa now called Cabo Verde
- South African
A South African tree with smooth bark and evergreen leaves used for furniture and gardens
A large peninsula in northern Queensland between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea
- South African
A large wild dog from southern and eastern Africa that hunts in packs
- 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
- Specialized
A small North American bird with yellow and olive-green feathers and black streaks
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
A former area in southern South Africa that was divided into smaller regions in 1994
An island at the southern tip of Nova Scotia, Canada, known for many seabirds and its sea history
- Formal
A country of ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off West Africa
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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.