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capped

/kæpt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A container with a tight-fitting lid or cap.

    - "He placed the bottle in the refrigerator and put the cap back on."
    - "The child couldn't open the cap of the pen."
    - "The bottle was capped tightly to prevent leaks."

Pronunciation
  1. /kæpt/



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Rhymes
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tap , clap , map , rap
Variants
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cap , capped , capping , caps , black-capped
Etymology
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From Old French 'capper' meaning 'to cover'.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for opening a bottle cap with your teeth is held by Tim Shiefelbein, who opened 21 bottle caps in 30 seconds.

  2. In ancient Egypt, clay pots were sealed with a ball of clay, which was then hardened by fire, creating a 'cap' for the pot.


Related Concepts
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  1. lid: A flat circular covering for a container, similar to a cap.

  2. seal: To cover or secure with a cap or lid.


Culture
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In literature, 'capped' is used metaphorically to mean the end or conclusion of something. In art, a 'capped' brush is used for painting small details.

How to Memorize "capped"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bottle with a cap on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'capped' with the image of a bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'capped' by thinking of 'a cap on a bottle'.


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