service cap

noun

, Military.

1. a saucer-shaped uniform cap with a visor, standard in the U.S. Army and Air Force.

Word History and Origins

Origin of service cap¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

When not in the field, the service cap is worn instead of the campaign hat.

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With an angry gesture Freddy Farmer changed his rain slicker to his other arm, and pushed his service cap to the back of his head.

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He could see, though, that the hair below the service cap was straw-colored, and he guessed that the eyes were sky blue.

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"Sorry it took so long, boys," he said, and reached for his service cap.

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There was a crack, and a shriek near my head, and my service cap was whisked off.

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