अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

A fossil echinus of the genus Cannulus; -- so called from its supposed resemblance to a cap.

Alt. of Capsulary

Of or pertaining to a capsule; having the nature of a capsule; hollow and fibrous.

Alt. of Capsulated

Inclosed in a capsule, or as in a chest or box.

A small cylindrical or spherical gelatinous envelope in which nauseous or acrid doses are inclosed to be swallowed.

A small cup or shell, as of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc.

A metallic seal or cover for closing a bottle.

A membranous sac containing fluid, or investing an organ or joint; as, the capsule of the lens of the eye. Also, a capsulelike organ.

a small, shallow, evaporating dish, usually of porcelain.

A small saucer of clay for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier.

a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the seeds, as, the capsule of the poppy, the flax, the lily, etc.

To act as captain of; to lead.

Chief; superior.

A military leader; a warrior.

A person having authority over others acting in concert; as, the captain of a boat's crew; the captain of a football team.

The foreman of a body of workmen.

One in charge of a portion of a ship's company; as, a captain of a top, captain of a gun, etc.

By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain.

The master or commanding officer of a merchant vessel.