n. 25B6; noun
a white plastic cap : LID, top, stopper, cork, bung, spile; N. Amer. stopple.
cap and gown : MORTAR BOARD, academic cap; Brit. square; dated trencher.
the cap on spending : (UPPER) LIMIT, ceiling; curb, check.
25B6; verb
mountains capped with snow : TOP, crown, cover, coat.
his innings capped a great day : ROUND OFF, crown, be a fitting climax to.
they tried to cap each other's stories : BEAT, better, improve on, surpass, outdo, outshine, top, upstage.
(Brit.) he was capped for England : CHOOSE, select, pick, give someone the nod.
budgets will be capped : SET A LIMIT ON, limit, restrict; curb, control, peg.