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scape¹ Definition

scape (skāp)

noun

  1. a leafless flower stalk growing from the crown of the root, as that of the narcissus or dandelion
  2. something like a stalk, as the shaft of a feather or of an insect's antenna
    1. the shaft of a column
    2. apophyge

Etymology: L scapus: see shaft

scape² Definition

scape (skāp)

noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb scaped, scap′·ing

Archaic escape

Etymology: ME scapen, aphetic < escapen

scape Usage Examples

Object

  • wheel: In the unit shown an electric motor is driving a scape wheel through a slipping clutch.
  • map: We will enter you in a draw for a free T-shirt & 7th edition Covent Garden scape map.

Adjective modifier

  • spectacular: At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain scapes on Earth.
  • sound: The album's blend of rock and Latin sound scapes made it a big success.

Modifies a noun

  • wheel: Runaway Escapement In the type of escapement shown below torque is applied to the scape wheel causing it to rotate.
  • goat: Please do not use him as a scape goat.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Some Innocents scape not the thunderbolt: Melt Egypt into Nyle: and kindly creatures Turne all to Serpents.

Noun used with modifier

  • city: Rather than columns running along a 2D x axis, a city scape consists of square columns at xy locations.
  • land/sea: The land/sea scapes were fantastic, the people wonderfully friendly and the resorts, spotless.
  • garlic: Quantity: Garlic Scapes AVAILABLE NOW £ 1.10 ( 100g ) A unique chance to try these green shoots of our garlic.
  • sea: Over the last five or six years, he has painted predominantly land and sea scapes, often featuring parrots and cows.