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cape

/keɪp/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
  2. A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.
  3. A superhero.
  4. To incite or attract (a bull) to charge a certain direction, by waving a cape.
  5. To head or point; to keep a course.
  6. To skin an animal, particularly a deer.
  7. To defend or praise, especially that which is unworthy.
  8. To look for, search after.
  9. To gaze or stare.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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