capping

[ kap-ing ]

noun

, Mining.

1. overburden ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of capping¹

cap ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In the unfinished painting, the tormented saint tilts his head far to one side, capping a long diagonal line made from an outstretched arm that cuts across the picture.

From Los Angeles Times

England's understudies and new caps stood up to be counted – and Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Jones provided the high point of the night seven minutes from time, capping a top-class first senior appearance in joyous style.

From BBC

But USC won its next 10 games, capping the season with a Rose Bowl victory over Michigan.

From Los Angeles Times

A state law known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act bans localities from capping rent on vacant units, single-family homes and apartments built after Feb. 1, 1995, or earlier in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump spoke to reporters from the passenger seat of a branded garbage truck on Wednesday, capping off a week of controversial statements about "garbage" on the campaign trail.

From Salon

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