capping

noun

cap·​ping ˈka-piŋ How to pronounce capping (audio)
Synonyms of cappingnext
: something that caps

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The gut and go maneuver — also known as hog-housing and radiator capping in other states — is expressly banned in the Missouri Constitution, for instance. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026 The researchers tried this and coined the technique as activation capping. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Dozens and dozens of hours of cold capping helped Emily keep her hair throughout 12 rounds of chemotherapy. Juli McDonald, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 California law bans a practice known as capping, in which non-attorneys solicit clients to join litigation with a firm. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of capping was in the 14th century

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“Capping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capping. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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