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Synonyms for cape


Grammar : Noun
Spell : keyp
Phonetic Transcription : keɪp

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Définition of cape

Origin :
  • garment, late Old English capa, cæppe, from Late Latin cappa "hooded cloak" (see cap (n.)). The modern word and meaning ("sleeveless cloak") are a mid-16c. reborrowing from French cape, from Spanish, in reference to a Spanish style.
  • noun promontory into water
  • noun sleeveless coat
Example sentences :
  • We camped near the sea, a few miles to the westward of Cape Pasley.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various
  • Mrs. Roberts recognized the bonnet and cape with a smile of satisfaction.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • It was Cape Clear, and we were heading for it as straight as we could go.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • On this occasion we beat round the cape, under top-gallant-sails.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We went out without any accident, arriving in safety at Cape Henry.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We lay-to off the Cape two days, and then ran into Gibraltar, and anchored.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We went on, however, intending to go into one of the Cape de Verdes.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He does not need to stay in bed for that, naturally, and his soldier's cape is not warm enough.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Eitel I, Emperor of the Germans, threw back his cape and drew his sword.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
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