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cape

UK
/keɪp/
US
/keɪp/

Translations

capenoun
capes
pl
UK
/keɪp/
US
/keɪp/
The superhero wore a bright red cape that fluttered in the wind as he flew through the sky.
Le super-héros portait une cape rouge vif qui flottait au vent tandis qu'il volait dans le ciel.
The ship navigated around the rocky cape to reach the safety of the harbor.
Le navire a contourné le cap rocheux pour atteindre la sécurité du port.
Synonyms
mantle
cover
wrap
shawl
cloak
capeverb
caped
Past Simple
caped
Past Participle
caping
Gerund
draperSens vestimentaire.
The designer caped the evening gown with a sheer silk overlay.
Le créateur a drapé la robe de soirée d'un voile de soie transparent.
défendreFamilier.
She's always caping for her little brother whenever he gets into trouble.
Elle défend toujours son petit frère dès qu'il a des ennuis.
Additional translations
préparerSens de taxidermie.
toréerSens tauromachique.
capeadjective
more cape
Comp.
most cape
Super.
UK
/keɪp/
US
/keɪp/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "cape dress", "cape sleeve").
à capeEmploi surtout en mode et en description vestimentaire.
She chose a cape dress for the winter gala.
Elle a choisi une robe à cape pour le gala d'hiver.

Definitions

capenoun
A sleeveless outer garment that drapes the wearer's back, arms, and chest, and is typically fastened at the neck.
The superhero wore a bright red cape that fluttered in the wind as he flew through the sky.
A headland or a promontory of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea.
The ship navigated around the rocky cape to reach the safety of the harbor.
capeverb
To furnish or drape with a cape.
The designer caped the evening gown with a sheer silk overlay.
(Hunting, Taxidermy) To skin and preserve the head and neck hide of an animal for mounting.
The guide showed the hunters how to cape the trophy elk properly.
(Bullfighting) To manoeuvre or guide a bull with a cape.
The matador expertly caped the bull, drawing it past him with each pass.
(Informal, chiefly with preposition for) To fervently defend or support (someone), often in the face of criticism.
She's always caping for her little brother whenever he gets into trouble.
capeadjective
Relating to or designed with a cape or cape-like feature; having or featuring a cape.
She chose a cape dress for the winter gala.
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