Word: CAP
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Definition of CAP
- A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
"The children were all wearing caps to protect them from the sun."
- A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
- An academic mortarboard.
- To cover or seal with a cap.
- To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
- To lie over or on top of something.
- Capitalization.
- An uppercase letter.
- To convert text to uppercase.
- Capacitor
"Parasitic caps."
- A recording or screenshot.
"Anyone have a cap of the games last night?"
- To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
- A capsule of a drug.
- A wooden drinking-bowl with two handles.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "cap" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "cap" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CAP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CAP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CAP:
- # the cap effect
- # master of cap
- # playing with cap
- # in terms of cap
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