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capsule range
nounMedium
/ˈkæpsjuːl ˌreɪndʒ/A limited, curated collection of products, often clothing or cosmetics, designed to be complete and cohesive.
capsule wardrobe
nounC1
/ˌkæpsjuːl ˈwɔːdrəʊb/A small, curated collection of essential, versatile clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create numerous outfits.
capsulize
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈkapsjʊlʌɪz/To condense or summarize something complex into a very concise form.
captagon
nounLow (Primarily appears in specialist reports on drugs, crime, and geopolitics)
/ˈkæp.tə.ɡɒn/A synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant, originally a pharmaceutical drug but now widely produced illicitly and associated with drug abuse.
captain
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˈkæp.tɪn/The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team.
captain cooker
nounLow
/ˌkæptɪn ˈkʊk/A person in charge of cooking, especially as a designated role (e.g., on a ship, at a camp).
captain jack
nounB1
/ˈkæp.tɪn/A person in authority who leads or commands a group, especially the commander of a ship, aircraft, sports team, or military unit.
captain of industry
nounC1/C2
/ˌkæp.tɪn əv ˈɪn.də.stri/A prominent, influential, and wealthy business leader who has achieved great success in a major industry.
captain's bed
nounLow Frequency (Specific Domain)
/ˈkæp.tɪnz ˈbed/A bed frame with built-in storage compartments, drawers, or cabinets underneath, often with a headboard that may also contain shelves.
captain's biscuit
nounLow
/ˈkæp.tɪnz ˈbɪs.kɪt/A high-quality, hard-tack ship's biscuit historically provisioned for sea captains.
captain's chair
nounC1
/ˈkæp.tɪnz tʃeə/A type of armchair with a tall back, vertical spindles, and often a curved top rail, originally used by ship captains.
captain's mast
nounLow
/ˈkæp.tɪnz mɑːst/A formal disciplinary hearing aboard a naval ship, convened and presided over by the commanding officer.
captaincy
nounC1
/ˈkæp.tɪn.si/The position, role, or period of command of a captain.
captains courageous
nounLow
/ˈkæp.tɪnz kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/A term referring to brave, resolute, or determined leaders, often used to describe individuals who show fortitude and command in difficult situations. The phrase originates from the title of Rudyard Kipling's 1897 novel about a spoiled boy who learns about hard work and courage among fishermen.
captainship
nounC1
/ˈkæp.tɪn.ʃɪp/The position, role, or authority of a captain.
captan
nounLow (technical/agricultural term)
/ˈkæp.tæn/A synthetic organic chemical fungicide used to control fungal diseases on fruit, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
captcha
nounB2
/ˈkap.tʃə/A computer-generated test that a website user must pass to prove they are human, designed to prevent bots from accessing or submitting forms.
caption
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈkapʃ(ə)n/A short text or title that describes or explains an image, illustration, or video.
captivate
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈkæptɪveɪt/to attract and hold the complete interest and attention of someone; to charm or fascinate someone strongly
captive
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkæp.tɪv/A person or animal that has been taken prisoner or confined.

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