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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBottle-Cap
/ˈbɒt.əl.kæp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A removable cover for the opening of a bottle, typically made of metal or plastic.
"He twisted off the bottle-cap to pour the soda into a glass." - 2
A protective cover that seals the contents of a bottle to prevent spillage or contamination.
"The bottle-cap was tightly sealed to keep the juice fresh."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bottle-cap' is a compound word formed from 'bottle', which originates from the Old French 'boteille', and 'cap', derived from the Latin 'caput', meaning 'head'. The usage of 'bottle-cap' has evolved to refer specifically to the closure mechanism for bottles, particularly in the 20th century with the rise of mass-produced beverages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bottle-Cap" is said worldwide
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bouchon de bouteille
Transliteration: bouchon de bouteille
"Il a enlevé le bouchon de bouteille pour servir le vin."
Flaschenverschluss
Transliteration: Flaschenverschluss
"Er hat den Flaschenverschluss abgenommen, um das Wasser zu gießen."
tappo di bottiglia
Transliteration: tappo di bottiglia
"Ha rimosso il tappo di bottiglia per versare il succo."
tapa de botella
Transliteration: tapa de botella
"Quitó la tapa de botella para servir el refresco."
tampa de garrafa
Transliteration: tampa de garrafa
"Ele tirou a tampa de garrafa para beber a água."
बोतल का ढक्कन
Transliteration: botal ka dhakkan
"उसने पानी पीने के लिए बोतल का ढक्कन खोला।"
瓶盖
Transliteration: píng gài
"他拧下瓶盖来倒水。"
병뚜껑
Transliteration: byeongttukkeong
"그는 물을 따르기 위해 병뚜껑을 열었다."
ボトルキャップ
Transliteration: botorukyappu
"彼は水を注ぐためにボトルキャップを外した。"
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