cape
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Definition
A cape is a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders and hanging down the back, often without sleeves. It can also mean a piece of land that sticks out into the sea.
Usage & Nuances
For clothing, 'cape' is less common in everyday modern clothes and is often associated with fantasy, superheroes, costumes, or formal fashion. For geography, it appears in place names like 'Cape Town' or 'Cape Cod'. Don't confuse it with 'cap' (a hat) or 'coat' (a sleeved outer garment).
Example Sentences
He walked in like a superhero, with his jacket flying behind him like a cape.
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That dramatic black cape makes the whole outfit look cooler.
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The little boy wore a red cape for the school play.
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We stood on the cape and looked at the ocean.
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Her black cape was very long and warm.
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We drove out to the cape to catch the sunset.
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