whitecap
noun
a wave with a broken and foaming white crest.
whitecaps
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pluralof whitecap.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One evening, ominous, low-lying tube-shaped clouds known as arcus formed, and whitecaps appeared in the waves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
“It’s really important that the recreational boater — or even professional boater — recognize that when whitecaps turn up so fast ... it’s time to put on your life jacket and get off the water.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
The best winter storm-watching combines lashing rain, high winds, monstrous whitecaps — and a warm and/or safe place to view the action at a distance.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
A strong wind created whitecaps, while waves breaking against rocks occasionally sprayed us.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2021
As we crossed the bridge, the water of Lake Pontchar-train reflected the sky’s gray tone, with whitecaps on its disturbed surface.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
