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capping

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Capping (noun) means the act of taking off your hat to show respect.

noun
1
The act of taking off your hat to show respect.
2
The weathered top layer of a rock formation that still holds scattered sulphide minerals.
3
The process of sealing an oil well by covering the hole drilled into it.
4
The selling of shares or similar investments shortly before they expire.
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What is the meaning of capping?
"capping" (noun) means the act of taking off your hat to show respect.
What are the different meanings of capping?
"capping" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of taking off your hat to show respect; 2. The weathered top layer of a rock formation that still holds scattered sulphide minerals; 3. The process of sealing an oil well by covering the hole drilled into it.
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