Associations to the word «Whitecap»

Wiktionary

WHITECAP, noun. Any of several birds having a white patch on the head.
WHITECAP, noun. A wave having a white crest; a breaker.
WHITECAP, noun. (US) (historical) A member of a self-appointed vigilante committee that carried out lynchings. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks.

Dictionary definition

WHITECAP, noun. A wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white.

Wise words

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