capper
1
7.6
- noun
- /ˈkæpər/
:
broche de oro
- This grand finale will serve as a memorable capper to the concert series.
- a nice capper
Examples
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The UCLA career rushing leader's easiest run of the 74-yard drive came on the capper, a 16-yarder into the end zone.
Blog text (26) -
One more day on the road should be a nice capper.
Blog text (8) -
The Cardinals' defense has been making plays all over the field, with the capper coming to close the half.
Blog text (12) -
That would be a nice capper to my crappy career.
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What better capper on a meteor shower than to watch the sunrise?
Fiction book (2002) -
We find out that Apolo has a personal connection with the subject matter and has invited kids from City of Hope, who are going through or have gone through cancer treatment, which just puts the capper on this perfect, stunning piece.
Blog text (21) -
The fireworks display was the perfect capper to our celebration at the park.
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Winning the championship was a thrilling capper to their successful season.
Synonyms
14
7.4
Someone or something that stops an event
3
6.7
The final important part of a project or career that shows success
1
8.2
A worker who fits lids or covers onto products
1
4.3
A person who finishes tasks and leaves nothing unfinished
A tool that puts caps on bottles
Compounds
How Final
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Capper also comes from cap ('a top' or 'final cover') plus -er, meaning 'the thing that puts a lid on' or finishes something. That's why a final event or surprise can be called the perfect capper to a day or story.