cape

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein geografisches Objekt, das eine Landzunge bezeichnet, die ins Wasser hineinragt, und ein Kleidungsstück, das einen ärmellosen Umhang bezeichnet, ähnlich einem Mantel, aber kürzer.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a geographical feature referring to a strip of land projecting into a body of water, and an article of clothing referring to a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter.

1. Geographical featureB1formal

   A point or head of land projecting into a sea or other large body of water.

   Kap

   • The ship sailed around the cape to reach the harbor.
   • Cape Town is named after the Cape of Good Hope.
   • The lighthouse on the cape warns ships of the rocky coast.

   Synonymeforelandheadheadlandmullnesspointpromontory

2. Clothing itemA2formal

   A sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders, often shorter than a cloak.

   Umhang

   • The superhero wore a red cape that flowed behind him.
   • She draped a woolen cape over her shoulders for warmth.
   • The queen's cape was embroidered with gold thread.

   Synonymecloakmantleshawlwrap