swimming cap
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Definition
Noun: A swimming cap is a tight-fitting, waterproof cap worn on the head while swimming. Its primary purpose is to keep the swimmer's hair dry, reduce water resistance, and, in public pools, to help maintain hygiene by minimizing hair in the filters.
Usage
A swimming cap is used during aquatic activities. It is put on before entering the water. * You should wear a swimming cap in this pool; it's required. * Her swimming cap kept her long hair completely dry. * I need to buy a new swimming cap before my lesson.
Advanced Usage
- Competitive Use: In competitive swimming, caps are worn primarily to reduce drag and improve speed, with hair often tucked tightly inside. They also help identify swimmers on a team.
- All the racers wore their team's colored swimming caps.
- Material Specification: Swimming caps can be made from different materials like latex, silicone, or Lycra, each offering different levels of comfort, durability, and water resistance.
- A silicone swimming cap is more comfortable and lasts longer than a latex one.
Variants and Related Words
- Swim Cap: A common shortened, informal variant of "swimming cap".
- Don't forget your swim cap.
- Bathing Cap: An older or more formal term with the same meaning.
- She wore a floral bathing cap.
Synonyms
- Swim Hat: (Informal) A less common synonym.
- Pool Cap: A term sometimes used, especially when referring to a pool's requirement.
Notes on Meaning
The term specifically refers to the cap designed for swimming. It is a compound noun where "swimming" acts as an adjective describing the type of cap. The core meaning is always tied to its function in water.
Noun
- a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming