cap (noun)
91cap|so|mere — «KAP suh mihr», noun. one of the units that make up a capsid: »The capsomeres are packed in a regular pattern to form the shell or “capsid” as an approximate sphere (New Scientist). ╂[< caps(id) + mere] …
92cap|stan — «KAP stuhn», noun. 1. a machine for lifting or pulling that revolves on an upright shaft or spindle, now usually operated by an engine. Sailors on old ships hoisted the anchor or raised heavy sails by turning the capstan. 2. a small pulley that… …
93cap|stone — «KAP STOHN», noun. 1. one of the stones along the top of a wall or of some other structure. 2. Figurative. a finishing touch; climax: »This was, perhaps, the capstone of his career (Newsweek) …
94cap|sule — «KAP suhl, syool», noun, adjective, verb, suled, sul|ing. –n. 1. a small case or covering. Medicine is often given in capsules made of gelatin. 2. a) = space capsule: (Cf. ↑space capsule) »The Air Force abandoned hope of recovering an… …
95cap|tain|cy — «KAP tuhn see», noun, plural cies. 1. the rank, commission, or authority of a captain. 2. an area or district administered by a captain …
96cap|tain|ship — «KAP tuhn shihp», noun. 1. = captaincy. (Cf. ↑captaincy) 2. ability as a captain; leadership …
97cap|tain — «KAP tuhn», noun, verb. –n. 1. a head of a group; leader or chief: »Robin Hood was captain of his band. 2. a) the commander of a ship: »The captain refused to leave his sinking ship while there were others on board. b) a navy officer ranking next …
98cap|tan — «KAP tan», noun. U.S. a plant fungicide, sold under various trade names …
99cap|ta|tion — «kap TAY shuhn», noun. the use of artful endeavors or appeals to secure something, especially approval or applause: »... to induce candidates to rely…less on the arts of political captation (London Daily News). ╂[< Latin captātiō, ōnis <… …
100cap|ti|va|tion — «KAP tuh VAY shuhn», noun. 1. a captivating or being captivated. 2. Figurative. charm; fascination: »the arts which ladies…employ for captivation (Jane Austen) …
