Definition of capes. Meaning of capes. Synonyms of capes

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Definition of capes

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Vandyke Van*dyke" (v[a^]n*d[imac]k"), a. Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke. ``His Vandyke dress.' --Macaulay. [Written also Vandyck.] Vandyke brown (Paint.), a pigment of a deep semitransparent brown color, supposed to be the color used by Vandyke in his pictures. Vandyke collar or cape, a broad collar or cape of linen and lace with a deep pointed or scalloped edge, worn lying on the shoulders; -- so called from its appearance in pictures by Vandyke. Vandyke edge, an edge having ornamental triangular points.
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Cape Cape, v. i. [See Gape.] To gape. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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Cape Cape (k[=a]p), n. [F. cap, fr. It. capo head, cape, fr. L. caput heat, end, point. See Chief.] A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland. Cape buffalo (Zo["o]l.) a large and powerful buffalo of South Africa (Bubalus Caffer). It is said to be the most dangerous wild beast of Africa. See Buffalo, 2. Cape jasmine, Cape jassamine. See Jasmine. Cape pigeon (Zo["o]l.), a petrel (Daptium Capense) common off the Cape of Good Hope. It is about the size of a pigeon. Cape wine, wine made in South Africa [Eng.] The Cape, the Cape of Good Hope, in the general sense of southern extremity of Africa. Also used of Cape Horn, and, in New England, of Cape Cod.
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Cape Cape, v. i. (Naut.) To head or point; to keep a course; as, the ship capes southwest by south.
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Cape Cape, n. [OE. Cape, fr. F. cape; cf. LL. cappa. See Cap, and cf. 1st Cope, Chape.] A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders, but not reaching below the hips. See Cloak.

Meaning of capes from wikipedia

- liturgical vestment in the form of a cape. Capes are often highly decorated with elaborate embroidery. Capes remain in regular use as rainwear in various...
- Capes or CAPES may refer to: Adrian Capes (1873–1955), English footballer Arthur Capes (1875–1945), English footballer Bernard Capes (1854–1918), English...
- world-class breeder of birds. Capes stood 197 cm (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) and weighed 170 kilograms (370 lb) at his peak condition. Capes was born in 1949 in Holbeach...
- great capes are three major capes of the continents in the Southern Ocean—Africa's Cape of Good Hope, Australia's Cape Leeuwin, and South America's Cape Horn...
- Lewis Leonard Capes (born 26 May 1971) is a British former shot put athlete and professional American football player. Capes stood 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and...
- 06806°W / 37.02889; -76.06806 The Virginia Capes are the two capes, Cape Charles to the north and Cape Henry to the south, that define the entrance...
- All Heroes Wear Capes received positive reviews from music critics. Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork described Not All Heroes Wear Capes as "a high-profile...
- Cape Verde (/ˈvɜːrd(i)/ , VURD or VUR-dee) or Cabo Verde (/ˌkɑːboʊ ˈvɜːrdeɪ/ , /ˌkæb-/ KA(H)B-oh VUR-day; Portuguese: [ˈkaβu ˈveɾðɨ]), officially the Republic...
- and appointments as deputy governor in Anguilla and Bermuda. Capes is married to Tamara Capes and has two daughters. The Diplomatic Service List. H.M. Stationery...
- mainly tidal actions, resulting in a relatively short geological lifespan. Capes can be formed by glaciers, volcanoes, and changes in sea level. Erosion...