Definitions

1. noun

a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders and down the back, typically for warmth or as part of a uniform

“She wrapped a warm cape around her shoulders before stepping outside.”

2. verb

to cover or enclose something with a cape or a covering

“The workers cape the pipes in the basement to prevent damage from freezing.”

3. verb

to sail or navigate around something

“The sailors cape the island to avoid the rocky shore.”