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CAP Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word cap. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word cap. (close relations)
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ceiling
nounn
noun

• the overhead upper surface of a covered space

• (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

• an upper limit on what is allowed

• maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

beanie
nounn
noun

• a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen

beret
nounn
noun

• a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth

bonnet
nounn
noun

• a hat tied under the chin

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

verb

• dress in a bonnet

covering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

hat
nounn
noun

• headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

• an informal term for a person's role

verb

• put on or wear a hat

• furnish with a hat

headgear
nounn
noun

• clothing for the head

• the hoist at the pithead of a mine

• stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head

lid
nounn
noun

• either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

• a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.

• headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

capital
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the federal government of the United States

• assets available for use in the production of further assets

• a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories

• wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value

• a seat of government

• one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis

• a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product

• the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

adjective satellite

• first-rate

• of principal importance

• uppercase

chapiter
nounn
noun

• the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

crest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the center of a cambered road

• (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet

• a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

verb

• lie at the top of

• reach a high point

crown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

• the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

• a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

• an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

• the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

• an English coin worth 5 shillings

• the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the award given to the champion

• the top of the head

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the center of a cambered road

verb

• invest with regal power; enthrone

• be the culminating event

• form the topmost part of

• put an enamel cover on

crownwork
nounn
noun

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• a type of fortification, like a hornwork, but consisting of a full bastion with the walls on either side ending in half-bastions from which longer flank walls run back towards the main fortress.

detonator
nounn
noun

• a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

hood
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• (slang) a neighborhood or community

• a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

• metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

• the folding roof of a carriage

• a headdress that protects the head and face

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

• (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

verb

• cover with a hood

jacket
nounn
noun

• a short coat

• an outer wrapping or casing

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the outer skin of a potato

• the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition

verb

• provide with a thermally non-conducting cover

• put a jacket on

pileus
nounn
noun

• a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

roof
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

• protective covering on top of a motor vehicle

• the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space

• an upper limit on what is allowed

verb

• provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof

Best Hypernyms For CAP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cap, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
cover top circumscribe control covering headdress headgear lie limit protection
Phrases (8)
confine todental applianceexplosive devicenatural coveringplant partplant structureprotective coverprotective covering
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