[keɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one
(e.g: he was wearing a flowing cape)

- the pelt from the head and neck of an animal, for preparation as a hunting trophy
(e.g: the hair on a cape for the taxidermist can spoil in warm weather)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, from Provençal capa, from late Latin cappa ‘covering for the head’

[keɪp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (in bullfighting) taunt (the bull) by flourishing a cape
(e.g: the film shows a man expertly caping a charging bull)

- skin the head and neck of (an animal) to prepare a hunting trophy


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, from Provençal capa, from late Latin cappa ‘covering for the head’

[keɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a headland or promontory
(e.g: we could see the island from the cape)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French cap, from Provençal, based on Latin caput ‘head’