cape

cape

noun

The noun "cape" refers to a type of clothing that is worn over the shoulders and usually fastened around the neck. It is similar to a cloak or a shawl, but is typically shorter and more fitted.

The term "cape" can also refer to a geographic feature, which is a piece of land that extends out into a body of water, similar to a peninsula. For example, the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa is a prominent cape that marks the southernmost point of the African continent.

 

Example

  1. She wore a flowing black cape over her evening gown.
  2. The superhero's cape fluttered in the wind as he flew through the city.
  3. The lighthouse was perched atop a rocky cape jutting out into the sea.