uncap
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove a cap or cover from (a bottle, container, etc.).
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to free from limits or restrictions.
The union is demanding that cost-of-living allowances be uncapped.
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to remove a cap or hat from (the head of a person).
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to remove a cap or top from (a container)
to uncap a bottle
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to remove a cap from (the head)
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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uncapsimple
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uncapssimple
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have uncappedperfect
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has uncappedperfect
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am uncappingprogressive
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are uncappingprogressive
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is uncappingprogressive
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have been uncappingperfect progressive
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has been uncappingperfect progressive
Past
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uncappedsimple
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had uncappedperfect
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was uncappingprogressive
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were uncappingprogressive
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had been uncappingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of uncap
Example Sentences
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Yet, even as extreme heat dries up more aquifers and wells and leaves more people thirsty, luxury water has become fashionable among the world’s privileged, who uncap and taste it like fine wine.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
But as I uncap them, I feel woozy.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2022
CEO Mary Barra noted the Detroit automaker is making big investments in EV and it needs key provisions in the proposal "that are going to uncap EV credits."
From Reuters ● Jan. 26, 2022
A better solution might just be to uncap the PPP’s funding entirely so that any businesses that need a loan can get one.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2020
I wanted to uncap my sword, but there was nothing to fight.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
Meanwhile, Max uncaps his pen to reveal the eponymous clown, whom he signals to enter the house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
The man uncaps the yellow marker and starts to carefully fill in one leaf, then another, staying inside the lines.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2022
Ms. Lena uncaps a vial and splashes a clear liquid on it.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Nora uncaps the red marker and, in bold letters at the top of the page, writes: “Reasons Joy and Nora Should Be Allowed to Walk Ziggy.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
She uncaps a pen with her teeth and starts writing.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
This - uncapped - victory represented successive wins for the the first time since the 2023 World Cup but Wales know there is a lot to improve before the start of the Nations Championship.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
“You’re basically uncapped on your upside,” said d’Escragnolle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Walcott was not the only uncapped teenager in Eriksson's 2006 England squad.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
I uncapped Riptide and rolled to the left.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
But critics have argued that uncapping bonuses could make the financial system more risky.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2023
The same colors appeared on my son’s palms, as he was most taken with the dynamics of uncapping and recapping the felts.
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2017
Oil supplies have been maintained by uncapping state-owned reserve wells, and some experts predict that Argentina will be forced to import oil before December.
From Time Magazine Archive
Companies have taken to uncapping new brands because the popularity of old ones has been going flat.
From Time Magazine Archive
I showed him Riptide, and explained how it turned from a pen into a sword just by uncapping it.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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