Definition of cape

• n. - A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland.
• v. i. - To head or point; to keep a course; as, the ship capes southwest by south.
• n. - A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders, but not reaching below the hips. See Cloak.
• v. i. - To gape.
• n. - A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland.
• v. i. - To head or point; to keep a course; as, the ship capes southwest by south.
• n. - A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders, but not reaching below the hips. See Cloak.
• v. i. - To gape.