Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cap
"The biochemistry professor explained that the acronym CAPS stands for a zwitterionic buffer used in electrophoresis experiments to maintain a stable pH range between 6 and 8."
Capital letters; capitals.
Initialism of N-cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid.
In plain English: Caps are small, rounded covers that fit over the top of bottles and jars to keep them closed.
"The bottle caps were left on the table after everyone finished their drinks."
Usage: In everyday usage, caps are small protective covers placed over bottle openings or other containers to prevent spills and keep contents fresh. Do not confuse this common meaning with the chemical acronym for N-cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid, which is used only in scientific contexts.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cap
"He caps his speech every time he finishes a point to make sure everyone listens."
In plain English: To cap something means to put a lid on it or finish it off completely.
"She capped her soda bottle tightly before putting it in the bag."
Usage: Do not use "caps" to mean wearing a hat; instead, it means covering something with a lid or stopping someone from scoring points in sports. You only add an 's' when the subject is he, she, or it, as in "The box caps securely" or "She caps every goal."
Caps derives from Old French capse, which originally meant a small box or container, likely influenced by Latin capsa. The term evolved in English to specifically denote a covering that fits over the top of something.