n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: capped ; cap · ping
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 a : to provide or protect with a cap b : to give a cap to as a symbol of honor, rank, or achievement
2 : to form a cap over : CROWN <the mountains were capped with mist ― John Buchan>
3 a : to follow with something more noticeable or more significant : OUTDO b : to bring to a climax or conclusion < cap off the show with a song>
4 : to form a chemical cap on
5 : to prevent from growing or spreading : set an upper limit on < cap oil prices>
6 : to supply (a tooth) with an artificial crown
intransitive verb : to form or produce a chemical cap