lipper

[ lip-er ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a slightly rough or ripply surface on a body of water.
2. spray from small waves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipper¹

1505–15; noun use of dial. lipper to ripple. See lap ³, -er ⁶

Example Sentences

Lipper expects a diverse reaction, but she hopes to inspire not just women, but men as well to get onboard with gender equality.

From The Daily Beast

Occasionally the Lipper edges of the plates are shorted, in which case they must be treated the same way.

From Project Gutenberg

The trees are blown white, the grass is black with shadows, and the sea springs up like magic into a short nasty "lipper."

From Project Gutenberg

I think it's Klipper, Lipper, Wipper, or something of that sort.

From Project Gutenberg