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cape

noun (1), often attributive

\ ˈkāp

Definition of cape

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a point or extension of land jutting out into water as a peninsula or as a projecting point

2 often capitalized : cape cod cottage

cape

noun (2)

Definition of cape (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a sleeveless outer garment or part of a garment that fits closely at the neck and hangs loosely over the shoulders

2 : the short feathers covering the shoulders of a fowl — see duck illustration

Noun (1)

Middle English cap, from Anglo-French cape, from Old Occitan cap, from Latin caput head — more at head

Noun (2)

probably from Spanish capa cloak, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak

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More Definitions for cape

cape

noun

\ ˈkāp

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a point of land that juts out into the sea or into a lake

cape

noun

Kids Definition of cape (Entry 2 of 2)

: a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back

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