watch-cap (B2)
noun
Definition
Watch-cap means a knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch.
Examples
The article uses watch-cap to mean a knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch.
The teacher asked students to find watch-cap in the reading.
Check the words around watch-cap to choose the right meaning.
How to Use watch-cap
- a/the watch-cap (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a watch-cap."
- watch-cap in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked watch-cap in context before translating it."
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