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Definition of uncap

uncap

/ʌnˈkæp/
un · cap
Adjective:uncapped
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Past Simple:uncapped
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Past Participle:uncapped
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Present Participle:uncapping
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uncap Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove the cap, lid, or protective covering from an object or container.

Example

"She paused to uncap her fountain pen before signing the contract."

2

To remove an upper limit, ceiling, or restriction on a price, fee, or quantity.

Example

"The legislature voted to uncap university tuition fees starting next autumn."

3

To remove one's hat or cap from the head, especially as a gesture of respect or greeting.

Example

"The visitors were asked to uncap as they entered the historic chapel."

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• Rhymes for uncap

• Nearby Words

uncanceled
uncannily
uncanny
uncap
uncapitalized
uncapped
uncaptioned

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