cape: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

They are similar. A cape is often shorter, has no sleeves, and may not fully close at the front. A cloak is typically longer, may have slits for arms, and often fastens fully.

Historically, prominent coastal landmarks were named by explorers as navigational points, often using 'Cape' followed by a descriptive name or the name of a saint/person.

Yes, but it's rare and specialised. In hunting/taxidermy, it means to skin an animal, especially for preserving the hide with head and shoulders intact. In basketball slang, it means to show up or embarrass another player.

A peninsula is a large landform surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a mainland. A cape is a pointed, prominent extension of land into a body of water; it can be part of a peninsula or a coast. A cape is often smaller and more pointed.

A sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, or a piece of land that projects into a body of water.

Cape is usually formal for geographical sense; neutral for clothing; informal in superhero/video game contexts. in register.

Cape: in British English it is pronounced /keɪp/, and in American English it is pronounced /keɪp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.