becap

/biːkæp/

Definitions

1. noun

A becap is a type of headdress, typically worn by women, consisting of a cap or head covering.

“She wore a becap to the wedding to keep her hair out of her face.”

2. verb

To becap something means to cover or protect it with a cap or head covering.

“The artist becappped the model’s head with a red hat for the photography shoot.”

Synonyms

  • cap
  • headpiece

Antonyms

  • bald
  • exposed