Cape is a related term of cap.
In obsolete terms the difference between cap and cape
is that
cap is a respectful uncovering of the head while
cape is to gape.
In nautical terms the difference between cap and cape
is that
cap is a collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope while
cape is to head or point; to keep a course.
As nouns the difference between cap and cape
is that
cap is a close-fitting head covering either without a brim or with a peak while
cape is a piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
As verbs the difference between cap and cape
is that
cap is to cover or seal with a cap while
cape is to head or point; to keep a course.
As an initialism CAP
is (European Union)
Common Agricultural Policy.
As a proper noun Cape is
the Cape of Good Hope or
Cape Province, South Africa.