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Definition of capped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
covered topcovered with a cap-like structure
- The mountain was capped with snow.
2.
restrictionhaving a limit set
- The capped expenses prevented any additional spending..
3.
dentalTECH. having artificial crowns on teethTECH.
- Her front teeth were capped for a better smile.
Expressions with capped
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covered with snow on the top
The snow-capped mountain looked stunning at sunrise.
get a dentist to put a cover on a tooth
I had a tooth capped last year after it broke.
get artificial coverings placed over teeth by a dentist
She had her teeth capped to improve her smile.
having played for the national team twenty times
He is a capped twenty times player for England.
Origin of capped
Middle English, cappe (head covering)
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Examples of capped in a sentence
Each bottle was capped with a colorful lid. The capped budget restricted their plans. Capped prices helped control the market. He had his molars capped after the accident. Capped teeth can improve dental health significantly.
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- French:coiffé, plafonné, ...
- German:bedeckt, gedeckelt, ...
- Italian:coperto, limitato, ...
- Spanish:cubierto, limitado, ...
- Portuguese:coberto, restrito, ...
- Chinese:被覆盖的, 受限的, ...
- Japanese:覆われた, 制限された, ...
- Arabic:مُغَطًّى, مَحْدُود, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוּסֶה, מֻוגְבָּל, ...
- Russian:покрытый, ограниченный, ...
- Ukrainian:покритий, обмежений, ...
- Hindi:ढका हुआ, सीमित, ...
Definition of cap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
headwearsoft head covering usually with a visor
- She wore a baseball cap to the game..
2.
packagingprotective cover or seal for a container
- She twisted the cap back onto the bottle.
3.
financeupper limit set on something
- The salary cap was set to prevent overspending..
4.
naturetop part of a mushroom
- The mushroom's cap was bright red.
5.
dentistrycrown covering a tooth
- The dentist placed a cap on the tooth.
6.
sportsUK place on a national sports teamUK
- She earned her first cap in the match.
7.
- That's just cap, don't believe it.
Verb
1.
closureput a lid on something to seal or close it
- He capped the bottle tightly.
2.
businessset an upper limit on something
- The government capped the budget at $1 million.
3.
sportsUK award a player an official honor for representing the national teamUK
- She was capped for her outstanding performance.
Images of cap
soft head covering usually with a visor 
top part of a mushroom 
crown covering a tooth
Expressions with cap
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finish by making one last addition
The ceremony will cap off the event.
state of focused thinking to find solutions
She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.
set a maximum limit on something
The government decided to cap on emissions to protect the environment.
not lying or exaggerating
I'm serious, no cap, I saw it happen.
traditional academic attire for graduation ceremonies
She wore her cap and gown proudly at the ceremony.
finish or conclude with something special
They capped it off with a spectacular fireworks display..
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in his cap.
achievement to be proud of
Publishing your first novel is a real feather in your cap.
be chosen to play for a national sports team
He hopes to win a cap for England next year.
to conclude or finish with a final impressive or surprising act
She won the award and, to cap it all, got a promotion the same day..
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in her cap.
set a maximum limit on an amount or activity
The school put a cap on class sizes.
start thinking carefully to solve a problem
Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
establish a maximum threshold
The company set a cap on the number of vacation days employees can take.
achieve selection for England's national sports team
He hopes to win his England cap next season.
in a humble and respectful manner
He approached his boss cap in hand, asking for a raise.
cap that can be removed by twisting
The bottle has a twist-off cap for easy opening.
cap with rounded crown and stiff bill
He wore a baseball cap to the game.
tight-fitting cap worn to keep hair dry while swimming
She always wears a colorful bathing cap during her swim sessions..
small, usually metal or plastic lid for sealing a bottle
He twisted off the bottle cap and took a sip of water.
rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front
He wore a flat cap to the vintage car show..
stylish cap often branded with golf logos
She bought a golf cap with her favorite brand's logo.
waterproof headgear for keeping hair dry in the shower
She wore a shower cap to keep her hair dry.
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
He wore a ski cap to keep warm.
Origin of cap
Latin, caput (head)
Examples of cap in a sentence
The worker wore a cap to shield his eyes from the sun. Remove the cap before pouring the medicine. The jar's cap was sealed tightly. They imposed a cap on the number of participants. The cap on emissions was strictly enforced. The cap of the mushroom was smooth and shiny.
In the forest, the cap of the fungi glistened. He needed a cap after the root canal. The cap matched the color of his other teeth. He received his cap after years of hard work. The young player was thrilled to get a cap. His story about winning was all cap. Don't fall for his cap about the party. She capped the pen after writing. The technician capped the pipe to stop the leak. The city council decided to cap rent increases to protect tenants. They capped the interest rates to prevent economic instability. He was capped after the championship win. The young athlete hopes to be capped next season.
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- French:casquette, capsuler, ...
- German:Mütze, verschließen, ...
- Italian:berretto, tappare, ...
- Spanish:gorra, tapar, ...
- Portuguese:boné, tapar, ...
- Chinese:帽子, 盖, ...
- Japanese:帽子, キャップする, ...
- Arabic:قُبَّعَة, أَغْلَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹבַע מִצְחִיָּיה, לִסְגּוֹר, ...
- Russian:кепка, закрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:кепка, закривати, ...
- Hindi:कैप, ढकना, ...
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