capping in English dictionary

  • capping

    Meanings and definitions of "capping"

    • the process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well
    • the selling of a security etc close to an expiry date
    • (mathematics) the conversion of a polyhedron into a stellated polyhedron by raising a pyramid on each face
    • Present participle of cap.
    • (geology) rock that overlies a mineral deposit
    • noun
      The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.
    • noun
      (geology)
      the leached upper part of a body or rock that still contains disseminated sulphide mineral deposit.
    • noun
      The process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well.
    • noun
      The selling of a security etc. close to an expiry date.
    • noun
      (mathematics)
      The conversion of a polyhedron into a stellated polyhedron by raising a pyramid on each face.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]cap[/i]

    Grammar and declension of capping

    • capping ( plural  cappings)
    • capping (plural cappings)

Sample sentences with "capping"

Available translations

Authors