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- cap of maintenance/ˌkæp əv ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/A ceremonial, velvet-lined cap of dignity or state, traditionally carried before a sovereign or high dignitary on formal occasions as a symbol of authority.nounC2 (Very Low)
- cap pistol/ˈkæp ˌpɪs.təl/A toy gun that makes a loud popping sound when a small explosive cap is struck by the hammer.nounLow
- cap rock/ˈkæp ˌrɒk/A layer of hard, impermeable rock (such as shale, limestone, or anhydrite) that overlies a reservoir of oil or gas, preventing its upward migration and forming a trap.nounC1
- cap screw/ˈkæp ˌskruː/A screw with a large, flat head that sits flush with or above the surface when tightened.nounLow
- cap sleeve/ˈkæp sliːv/A very short sleeve on a garment that covers only the shoulder cap, not extending down the arm.nounLow
- cap spinning/ˈkæp ˌspɪn.ɪŋ/The deceptive practice of a salesman applying high-pressure tactics to persuade a customer to purchase a new, more expensive insurance policy to earn higher commission, while making it seem like a beneficial upgrade for the customer.nounLow/Industry-specific
- cap'n/ˈkæp.ən/A colloquial, non-standard spelling representing the pronunciation of "captain" when spoken quickly, especially in nautical contexts.nounLow
- cap-de-la-madeleine/ˌkap də læ ˌmadəˈlɛn/A proper noun referring to a former city, now a borough, in Quebec, Canada, located on the Saint Lawrence River.nounVery low frequency (toponym, proper noun)
- cap-haitien/ˌkap aɪˈʃɛn/, /ˌkap ˈheɪʃən/The capital city of Haiti, also known as Cap-Haïtien.nounLow (specific proper noun, primarily used in geographical, historical, or travel contexts)
- capa/ˈreɪm/A unit for measuring paper quantity, specifically 500 sheets.nounSpecialized / Technical
- capability/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/The power or ability to do something.nounHigh
- capablanca/ˌkapəˈblaŋkə/A proper noun referring to José Raúl Capablanca (1888–1942), a Cuban chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion from 1921 to 1927.nounC2
- capacitance/kəˈpæs.ɪ.təns/The ability of a system to store an electric charge per unit voltage.nounC2
- capacitate/kəˈpasɪteɪt/To make someone or something legally or officially competent; to give the necessary power or authority.verbverb-transitiveLow
- capacitive coupling/kəˌpæs.ɪ.tɪv ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/An electrical phenomenon where energy is transferred between circuits or components through an electric field, without a direct conductive connection.nounLow
- capacitive reactance/kəˌpæs.ɪ.tɪv riˈæk.təns/The opposition that a capacitor offers to alternating current (AC), measured in ohms, which decreases as frequency increases.nounVery Low
- capacitor/kəˈpæsɪtə(r)/An electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.nounC2
- capacity/kəˈpæs.ə.ti/The maximum amount that something can contain, hold, or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.adjectivenounC1
- capaneus/ˈkæpəniːəs/A figure from Greek mythology, one of the seven warriors who attacked Thebes, known for his immense pride and defiance against the gods.nounRare / Literary
- caparison/kəˈpærɪsən/A decorative covering for a horse or other animal, especially one used in ceremonies or parades.nounverbverb-transitiveVery low frequency
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