capot
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kæˈpoʊ/
KK: /kæˈpoʊ/
noun
Definition
A term used in the card game piquet to describe winning all the tricks, which scores a total of forty points.
Example
In the last round, she achieved a capot, securing her victory in the game.
Conversation
Did you hear about that game of piquet last night?
Yeah, I heard someone managed to score a capot!
That's impressive! A capot is really hard to pull off.
Definitely, it shows real skill in the game.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
victory
triumph
win
Antonyms
loss
defeat
failure
transitive verb
Definition
To win all the tricks in a card game called piquet.
Example
He managed to capot his opponent in the final round of the game.
Tense Forms
Past: capoted
Past Participle: capoted
Conversation
Did you see how he managed to capot the game last night?
Yeah, it was impressive! He played so strategically.
I can't believe he capoted every single round.
Root Explanation
The word 'capot' comes from Old French 'capot', meaning a hood or covering. It refers specifically to a type of hooded garment or covering for the head.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'hood' as a covering for the head, which helps you remember that 'capot' refers to a hooded garment.
Visually Confused Words
carport
coapt
clapt
chapt
caupo
campo
cahot
cabot