yachting cap
Definition
Noun: A type of soft, flat-topped cap, typically made of fabric, with a small, stiff brim (visor) at the front. It is traditionally associated with sailors and boating activities.
Usage
The term "yachting cap" refers specifically to this style of headwear. It is used as a countable noun. * He wore a crisp white yachting cap as part of his uniform. * The captain's yachting cap was embroidered with a gold insignia.
Examples
- The old photograph showed my grandfather in a striped shirt and a .
- For the regatta, all crew members are required to have a navy blue .
- She tipped her to shade her eyes from the sun.
Advanced Usage
- The is often part of a formal or ceremonial nautical uniform, not just practical sailing gear.
- In fashion, a can be worn as a stylish accessory to evoke a nautical or vintage aesthetic, separate from its functional boating context.
Variants and Related Words
- Sailor cap: A very similar style of cap, often used interchangeably with "yachting cap," though sometimes associated more with naval uniforms.
- Peaked cap: A broader category for any cap with a visor or peak, which includes the yachting cap.
- Visor: The stiff brim at the front of the cap.
Synonyms
- Boating cap
- Skipper's cap
Antonyms
- Beanie
- Baseball cap (has a rounded, structured crown and a long, curved brim)
- Beret (brimless and round)
Noun
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a cap with a flat circular top and a visor
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