1. plural of capping; the action or process of putting a cap or cover on something
2. material or objects used as caps or coverings, especially in construction or manufacturing
3. in beekeeping, the wax seals placed by bees over honeycomb cells
Usage: beekeeping

Examples

• The roof cappings were installed to protect the building from water damage.
• The carpenter ordered new cappings for the fence posts.
• The beekeeper removed the cappings from the honeycomb to harvest the honey.
• Metal cappings on the wall prevented further deterioration.
• The dental cappings improved the appearance of her teeth.
• These plastic cappings fit securely over the pipe ends.