Capo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæpəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capo is a noun meaning A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.
Meaning
A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.
More Meanings
- A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.
- A leader and organizer of supporters at a sporting event, particularly association football matches.
- Alternative spelling of kapo.
Example Sentences
[…] the capo in a sub-camp in 1940. As a foreman and capo in the quarry he earned the reputation of treating Jewish[…]
Word Forms
- capos
- capi
Synonyms for capo
Depending on context, synonyms include capotasto.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leader, class, don, head, chief, mobster.
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