cape1

 
Pronunciation: /keɪp/

noun

  • 1a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one: he was wearing a flowing cape
  • a part of a longer coat or cloak that falls loosely over the shoulders from the neckband: the robe was decorated with gold lace on the fronts, cape, and hem
  • 2North American the pelt from the head and neck of an animal, for preparation as a hunting trophy: the hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather

verb

[with object]
  • (in bullfighting) taunt (the bull) by flourishing a cape: the film shows a man expertly caping a charging bull

Derivatives

caped

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, from Provençal capa, from late Latin cappa 'covering for the head'