cape: Meaning and Definition of

cape

1. a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.
2. the capa of a bullfighter.

1. (of a matador or capeador during a bullfight) to induce and guide the charge of (a bull) by flourishing a capa.

cape

1. a piece of land jutting into the sea or some other large body of water.
1. Northeastern U.S.SeeCape Cod.
2. SeeCape of Good Hope.
3. capeskin.

1. (of a ship) to have good steering qualities.

1. (cap.) pertaining to the Cape of Good Hope or to South Africa: a Cape diamond.