A type of soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a peak. He wore a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun.
A protective cover or lid for a bottle, pen, or other container. She replaced the cap on the pen after finishing her notes.
An upper limit or ceiling, especially on prices, wages, or expenditure. The government imposed a cap on rent increases to protect tenants.
A small, rounded, close-fitting covering for the head, often part of a uniform. The nurse adjusted her cap before starting her shift.
A small, mushroom-like structure on the top of a fungus. The cap of the mushroom was a deep, rich brown color.
A capital (uppercase) letter. Begin each proper noun with a cap.
An appearance for or selection to a national sports team; the counting unit of such appearances. She earned her first cap for the national side at the age of nineteen.
Slang. A lie, exaggeration, or false claim. He said he met the president, but everyone knew it was straight cap.