vbl. sb. [f. UNCAP v.] The action of removing a cap or cover. Also attrib.
1681. Hickeringill, Dial. Def. Fullwoods Leges Angl., 6. I now find thy knack at capping of verses and urcapping of names.
1886. Pall Mall G., 23 Sept., 6/2. I claim that we are before them in the matter of uncapping machines [for honeycombs].