Caping

/ˈkeɪpɪŋ/ noun

The action or process of wearing a cape; in architecture, the act of capping or covering the top edge of a wall or structure.

From the verb 'cape' or 'cap' plus the gerund suffix -ing. In architectural contexts, it evolved from the practice of protecting building tops with protective coverings or caps.

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