uncap verb. [ʌn'kap] Infl. -pp-. M16.
[from UN-² + CAP noun¹, verb¹.]
1. verb trans. & intrans. Remove a cap from (the head or another person). M16.
■ L. Mantell Lance uncapped, crisp fair hair gleaming.

2. verb trans. Remove the cap or covering from; fig. reveal; release (an emotion etc.). L17.
■ D. B. Hughes The girl uncapped the Coke bottle. Chicago Tribune Top diplomats..prefer to uncap their pique in icy words and stern facades.
b. Remove the upper limit or restriction on the value of (a currency). L20.

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