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ferrule vs cap

cap vs ferrule

ferrule and cap both are nouns.

ferrule is not a verb while cap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ferrule Yes No No No
cap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cap is a hypernym of ferrule; that is, cap is a word with a broader meaning than ferrule:
  • ferrule: a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
  • cap: something serving as a cover or protection
ferrule (noun) cap (noun)
a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting a tight-fitting headdress
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
a top (as for a bottle)
something serving as a cover or protection
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
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
ferrule (verb) cap (verb)
restrict the number or amount of
lie at the top of
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