cup (EN)

noun, verb

noun “cup”

1. a small container used for drinking liquids, often with a handle
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   She poured herself a cup of tea and sat by the window.
2. a unit of measurement used in cooking, equal to 240 milliliters in the US
   The recipe calls for two cups of flour.
3. a trophy in the shape of a cup, awarded to the winner of a competition
   The team lifted the cup after winning the championship.
4. a sports competition in which a cup-shaped trophy is awarded
   They are training hard for the national cup this season.
5. a flexible concave object that sticks to surfaces by suction
   The bathroom hooks attach to the tiles with cups.
6. (US) a protective device worn by men during sports to protect the groin
   He always wears a cup when playing baseball for safety.
7. one of the two parts of a bra that cover the breasts
   She adjusted the cups of her new swimsuit for a better fit.
8. used to describe the size of a bra or breasts, by letters such as A, B, C
   She was excited to find a dress in her size, which matched her D-cup measurements.
9. (golf) the hole on the green into which the ball is played
   He was thrilled when the ball rolled straight into the cup.

verb “cup”

1. to hold something gently in your hands curved like a cup
   She cupped the tiny kitten to keep it warm.
2. to make something concave or curved inward
   The craftsman cupped the metal to form a decorative bowl.
3. to apply special cups to the skin for medical or therapeutic purposes
   She had her back cupped to relieve muscle tension.