Definition of cap

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  • cap is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • cap is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • cap is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of cap

  • a protective covering that is part of a plant (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. hood
  • lie at the top of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Snow capped the mountains

    Synonyms

    1. crest
  • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. capital
    2. chapiter
  • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pileus
  • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. detonating device
    2. detonator
  • an upper limit on what is allowed (noun)

    Examples

    1. they established a cap for prices

    Synonyms

    1. ceiling
    2. roof
  • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crown
    2. crownwork
    3. jacket
    4. jacket crown
  • a tight-fitting headdress (noun)
  • a top (as for a bottle) (noun)
  • restrict the number or amount of (verb)

    Examples

    1. We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club
  • something serving as a cover or protection (noun)

See definition of cap in Merriam Webster