capo
1[key-poh]
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noun, plural ca·pos.
any of various devices for a guitar, lute, banjo, etc., that when clamped or screwed down across the strings at a given fret will raise each string a corresponding number of half tones.
the nut of a guitar, lute, banjo, etc.
Origin of capo
1Also called capotasto.
capo
2[kah-poh, kap-oh]
noun, plural ca·pos.
Origin of capo
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Examples from the Web for capo
Contemporary Examples of capo
Her father was reputedly a capo in the Bonanno crime family.
Zerilli reportedly held the rank as capo, or captain, when he came out, though he is said by some to have served as underboss.
Today the target is hedge funds, and Steve Cohen is the capo di capo.
Historical Examples of capo
I suppose that it is called Capo delle Gatte in reference to these cats.
CyprusFranz von Lher
He had been chief of the Quarantia; three times a capo of the Ten.
Venice and its StoryThomas Okey
A Capo broke it in pieces and removed the ducal cap from his head.
Venice and its StoryThomas Okey
The bulls' heads on the frieze gave it the popular name of Capo di Bove.
Walks in RomeAugustus J.C. Hare
The capo's authority was shaken in a paranza which was a paranza no longer.
"Persons Unknown"Virginia Tracy
capo
1noun plural -pos
Word Origin for capo
from Italian capo tasto head stop
capo
2noun plural -pos
Word Origin for capo
Italian: head
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