"gas cap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gas caps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gas cap (plural gas caps)
  1. (US, automotive) The cap that closes a gas tank and may be opened to refill it. Tags: US Categories (topical): Automotive Synonyms: petrol cap

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