What does CAPOS mean?

Heres the result: Capos

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, plural

2. Definitions:

  • A device used on a guitar to shorten the playable length of the strings, thereby raising the pitch of the instrument (source: Merriam-Webster).
  • A person who acts as a leader or intermediary in a criminal organization (source: Oxford Languages).

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈkeɪpoʊz/ (KAY-pohz)
  • UK: /ˈkæpəʊz/ (KAP-ohz)

4. Origin and Usage:

  • The word "capo" is derived from the Italian word "capotasto," which means "head of fretboard" (source: ThoughtCo). The musical usage of "capo" dates back to the 17th century (source: Merriam-Webster).
  • The criminal usage of "capo" originated in the United States in the mid-20th century and is primarily associated with Italian-American organized crime (source: Oxford Languages).

5. Synonyms:

  • Guitar capo: fretbar, fret clamp, capotasto
  • Criminal capo: boss, don, godfather

6. Related Words: Copse, scape, space

7. Example Sentences:

  • He placed the capos on the second fret to play the song in a higher key.
  • The capo of the mafia family was arrested on charges of racketeering.


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