cape — a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one
Pronunciation (IPA): /keɪp/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's black cape got caught in the revolving door at McDonald's.
- My grandmother knitted me a cape, but I look more like a flying squirrel than a superhero.
- The lighthouse stood majestically on the cape, guiding ships safely to shore.
cape
NOUN[/keɪp/]
a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one
A hero wearing a cape stood proudly on a rocky cape overlooking the sea.
The cape can change its shape to help escape!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'cappa', meaning a head covering or hood, which passed through French before entering English. Over time, the meaning expanded from a head garment to denote a sleeveless cloak or mantle worn over the shoulders.
Breakdown
cappa (Latin: head covering, hood) → cape (sleeveless cloak). The word underwent semantic shift from a head-covering garment to a shoulder garment.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire's black cape got caught in the revolving door at McDonald's.”
“My grandmother knitted me a cape, but I look more like a flying squirrel than a superhero.”
“The lighthouse stood majestically on the cape, guiding ships safely to shore.”
“She threw her cape dramatically over her shoulder and declared she was going to the grocery store.”
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