cape

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: географический объект, обозначающий участок суши, выступающий в водоём, и предмет одежды, обозначающий безрукавную накидку, похожую на плащ, но короче.

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.

   Мыс

   • 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.

   Синонимыforelandheadheadlandmullnesspointpromontory

2. Clothing itemA2formal

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

   Накидка

   • 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.

   Синонимыcloakmantleshawlwrap