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capping

American  
[kap-ing] / ˈkæp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.
  1. overburden.


Etymology

Origin of capping

cap 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Nvidia is finally on track to finish back in $5 trillion territory, capping off an “incredible week” for chip makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Music industry group FanFair Alliance says it's further evidence of music lovers being exploited and called for a new law capping resale prices to be brought in urgently.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Colombian reggaeton star Karol G is set to turn up the heat in the California desert even further on Sunday with a performance capping the Coachella music festival's first weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The successful launch of the Artemis II mission on Wednesday and its translunar injection burn Thursday evening have been inspiring, with the smooth operations capping a two-decade effort.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She was all in white, with an elegantly beaded headdress capping her hair.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen