Meaning & use

cape

noun·Everyday

A sleeveless outer garment that hangs loosely from the shoulders over the back.

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The superhero costume included a bright red cape and matching boots.

She wrapped a wool cape around her shoulders against the cold wind.

A note on using this word

Cape also names a pointed piece of land jutting into the sea, as in the Cape of Good Hope.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A piece of land that projects into the sea or a large lake.

Ships had to navigate carefully around the rocky cape during the storm.

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