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thimble vs cap

cap vs thimble

thimble and cap both are nouns.

thimble is not a verb while cap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thimble Yes No No No
cap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cap is a hypernym of thimble; that is, cap is a word with a broader meaning than thimble:
  • thimble: a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
  • cap: something serving as a cover or protection
Other hypernyms of thimble include container.
thimble (noun) cap (noun)
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container a tight-fitting headdress
as much as a thimble will hold 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
thimble (verb) cap (verb)
restrict the number or amount of
lie at the top of
Difference between thimble and cap

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