capping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing or covering something, typically with a cap or lid.

  - "He put the cap on the bottle."
  - "The construction worker put the finishing cap on the building."

• Noun

  A decorative or protective covering for the head.

  - "She wore a red felt cap."
  - "The baseball player took off his cap in honor of the national anthem."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capping
map , clap , tap , wrap

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Variants

List of all variants of capping that leads to same result
capping , cappings , cap , capped , caps

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to cover' or 'to top'. Derived from Old English 'capian' and Middle English 'capen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'capping' is also used in the field of geology to describe a layer of rock that covers another layer.

2. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to wear a hat indoors or in the presence of certain religious figures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Securing: Related to the idea of making something safe or secure.

2. Covering: Related to the idea of protecting or concealing something.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'capping' has been used to describe the act of placing a hat or other head covering on a statue or effigy as a sign of respect or mockery. In music, the term 'capo' is used to refer to a device that allows a guitarist to change the key of a song without repositioning their fingers.

How to Memorize "capping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of putting a cap on a bottle or a hat on a head.
   - Imagine securing or covering something with a cap or lid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'capping' with the idea of securing or covering.
   - Think of the action of putting a cap on something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cap it off' to remember the meaning of 'capping' as 'to cover' or 'to top'.

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