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[ kah-puh ] / ˈkɑ pə /
nounthe red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack. Origin of capa1780–90; <Spanish <Late Latin cappa;see cape1 Words nearby capacanzonetta, Caodaism, caoutchouc, Cao Yu, cap, capa, capability, Capablanca, capable, capacious, capacitance Definition for capa (2 of 2)[ kap-uh ] / ˈkæp ə /
nounRobert Andrei Friedmann, 1913–54, U.S. photographer, born in Hungary. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for capaGiven his own attraction to the medium, Capa was quick to try his hand in this subject. Capa in Color|Justin Jones|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST There is no evidence that Capa produced color photos again until 1947, after the war had ended. Capa in Color|Justin Jones|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST Throughout his career, Capa never abandoned his passion for capturing groundbreaking political events. Capa in Color|Justin Jones|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST The Daily Pic: André Liohn wins the Capa Gold Medal for his Libyan photos. Newsweek's Liohn Roars|Blake Gopnik|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Correction: This article initially reported Hondros' audio photo gallery was made after he won the Capa award. Libya War Photographers' Final Hours|David A. Graham|April 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST Who was 'capa turpa' in applauding the men who were framing the American Constitution at Paris? The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete|Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe However, the capa made up for all defects in dress, and Maximo was perfectly content with things as they were. Wanderings in Patagonia|Julius Beerbohm The filling of a cigar is called tripa, or tripe; the wrapper, capa, or overcoat. The Philippine Islands|Ramon Reyes Lala The Spanish capa, thrown round the neck and face as well as the body, is an unrivaled means of disguise. Doa Perfecta|Benito Prez Galds Human nature under the frock-coat of civilisation is much the same as under the capa of the Tehuelche. Through the Heart of Patagonia|H. Hesketh Prichard
British Dictionary definitions for capa
nounRobert, real name André Friedmann. 1913–54, Hungarian photographer, who established his reputation as a photojournalist during the Spanish Civil War. Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |