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capework

capework

8.6
Making, changing, and decorating capes for clothes or costumes
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : confección de capas
  • The costume designer showcased her stunning capework at the fashion show, with flowing capes that added drama to the outfits.

Examples

  • The bicycle was charmingly insane rather than stupid; the outfit was cool, and a bit of Union Jack capework can't be wrong.

    Blog text (33)

  • He had come through the interview with flying colors, done his capework admirably, but the next segment of the adventure would contain the two parts of the plan Andy had lobbied for so adamantly.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • He specializes in capework, creating unique styles for theatrical productions and enhancing the visual impact of performances.

  • During the tailoring course, students learned the art of capework, including how to transform a simple fabric into a beautiful cape.

Synonyms

stitchwork
vscapework
1 3.6

Work made by sewing or knitting to make patterns on cloth like a quilt

is limited to one garment type rather than general fabric creation
fancywork
vscapework
  • Archaic
8.7

Decorative sewing like embroidery or lace that makes cloth look nicer

applies decoration specifically to one garment type rather than many

How Elaborate

capework
  • Jargon
8.6
alteration
102 3.3
mending
11 1.6

Surface Forms

capework singular
capeworks plural

Morphology

capework = cape + work (transparent) = cape + work

Compound of 'cape' + 'work' where 'work' denotes making or repairing, so the sense 'making/altering capes' follows standard compound logic.

Etymology

Capework also comes from cape ('a cloak') and work ('making or craft'), like needlework or handiwork. So in tailoring it means the making, altering, or decorating of capes.