1. (n.) A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland.

2. (v. i.) To head or point; to keep a course; as, the ship capes southwest by south.

3. (n.) A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders, but not reaching below the hips. See Cloak.

4. (v. i.) To gape.

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