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.