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cap vs covering

covering vs cap

cap and covering both are nouns.

cap is a verb but covering is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cap Yes No Yes No
covering Yes No No No
As nouns, covering is a hypernym of cap; that is, covering is a word with a broader meaning than cap:
  • cap: a protective covering that is part of a plant
  • covering: a natural object that covers or envelops
Other hypernyms of cap include cover, natural covering.
cap (noun) covering (noun)
a tight-fitting headdress the act of protecting something by covering it
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature the work of applying something
a top (as for a bottle) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
something serving as a cover or protection an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth a natural object that covers or envelops
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
an upper limit on what is allowed
a protective covering that is part of a plant
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
cap (verb) covering (verb)
restrict the number or amount of
lie at the top of
Difference between cap and covering

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