cape

The garment sense refers to a specific type of outerwear that lacks sleeves, often associated with theatricality, formality, or historical costume. It differs from a cloak in that it is typically shorter and more structured around the shoulders. In a geographical sense, the term describes a landform that juts out into the sea. This usage is common in cartography and navigation, often appearing as a proper noun in place names like Cape Cod or Cape Horn.