cape

Sleeveless flowing garment

A cape is a sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, fastened at the neck and flowing loosely over the back—think superheroes or Victorian opera-goers.

Capes suggest drama and flair: She swept into the room in a red velvet cape.

A cape is also a point of land jutting into water: We sailed around the cape at sunset.

The geographic sense appears in many place names. (Capitalized Cape often refers to specific locations like Cape Cod or the Cape of Good Hope.)

garment

cloak

Sleeveless outer wrap

mantleCovering or wrap
wrapEnclose by winding around
ponchoHeadhole garment for rain

shawl · stole · pashmina · serape · tippet · pelisse · domino · capuchin

superhero

costume

Clothing for portrayal

maskFace-worn concealment
powersAbilities or authorities held
flightAerial journey by aircraft

heroism · vigilante · justice · alter-ego · sidekick · villain · rescue · spandex · flowing · billowing

geography

headland

Coastal land jutting seaward

promontoryElevated land jutting waterward
peninsulaLand almost encircled by water
pointExact location or meaning

bluff · coastline · cliff · shoreline · lighthouse · sea · navigation · landmark

ceremonial

regalia

Ceremonial emblems of authority

royaltyPayment for usage rights
nobilityTitled ruling class
coronationCeremony installing a sovereign

procession · vestment · ermine · velvet · train · heraldic · regal · pomp · grandeur · investiture

cape

cloak

costume

headland

regalia

cape

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