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cappio

/ˈkappjo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

noose, slipknot

  • a loop formed in a rope with a slipknot that tightens under tension; a noose

In a sentence

Il marinaio ha stretto un solido cappio per fissare la fune.

The sailor tied a firm slipknot to secure the rope.

I debiti crescenti sono diventati un cappio al collo per l'azienda.

Rising debts have become a noose around the company's neck.

Perché hai fatto un cappio così stretto intorno al pacco?

Why did you tie such a tight loop around the package?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cappiomasculine · singular
cappimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used figuratively for a trap or oppressive financial burden.
  • Plural drops the final 'o': 'cappi'.

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