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capping

noun cap·ping \ˈka-piŋ\

Definition of CAPPING

:  something that caps
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First Known Use of CAPPING

14th century

Rhymes with CAPPING

mapping, strapping, trapping, wrapping

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. capping
  2. cap
  3. capping plane
  4. full capping
  5. top capping
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