capo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.
noun
  1. A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.
  2. A leader and organizer of supporters at a sporting event, particularly association football matches.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of kapo.
name
  1. A surname.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of contract agreement purchase order

Pronunciation

/ˈkæpəʊ/ /ˈkeɪpoʊ/ /ˈkɑpəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capo.wav /ˈkɑːpəʊ/ /ˈkæpoʊ/

Word forms

capo capos capi

Etymology

Shortening of capotasto, from Italian.

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