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Definition of endcap

endcap

/ˈɛnd.kæp/
end · cap
Plural:endcaps
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Past Simple:endcapped
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Past Participle:endcapped
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Present Participle:endcapping
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endcap Lexical Profile

endcap Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A display of merchandise placed at the end of an aisle in a retail store, typically used to highlight promotional or seasonal items.

Example

"The supermarket manager arranged the holiday chocolates on a prominent endcap near the front registers."

2

A fitting, cover, or plug attached to the open end of a pipe, tube, rail, or structural beam to seal or protect it.

Example

"The plumber soldered a copper endcap onto the unused water line to prevent leaks."

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• verb

1

To seal, cover, or finish the open end of a tube, pipe, or polymer chain with a protective cap or terminal group.

Example

"The technicians endcapped the exposed steel conduits before pouring the concrete floor."

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• Nearby Words

endanger
endangered
endangerment
endcap
endear
endearing
endearingly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endcap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endcap
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