1. noun /kʌp/
Pour the tea into the cup.
b) A US unit of liquid measure equal to 8 fluid ounces, 1/16 of a US gallon, or 236.5882365 ml.
The World Cup is awarded to the winner of a quadrennial football tournament.
2. verb /kʌp/
a) To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands
Cup your hands and Ill pour some rice into them.
b) To hold something in cupped hands
He cupped the ball carefully in his hands.
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