uncap

[ uhn-kap ]

verb (used with object),un·capped, un·cap·ping.
  1. to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).

  2. to free from limits or restrictions: The union is demanding that cost-of-living allowances be uncapped.

  1. to remove a cap or hat from (the head of a person).

verb (used without object),un·capped, un·cap·ping.
  1. to remove the cap or hat from the head, as in respect.

Origin of uncap

1
First recorded in 1560–70; un-2 + cap1

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British Dictionary definitions for uncap

uncap

/ (ʌnˈkæp) /


verb-caps, -capping or -capped
  1. (tr) to remove a cap or top from (a container): to uncap a bottle

  2. to remove a cap from (the head)

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