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endcap

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative spelling of end cap: a cap placed on the end of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative spelling of end cap: a product display at the end of a supermarket aisle

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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noun

Meaning 3

A logo or visual sequence immediately following a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To add an endcap to.

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verb

Meaning 5

To modify a reactive end of a polymer, typically by adding a trimethylsilyl group to a hydroxyl.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From end + cap.

From end caption.