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Definition of whitecap

whitecap

/ˈwaɪt.kæp/
white · cap
Plural:whitecaps
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Adjective:whitecapped
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Past Simple:whitecapped
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Past Participle:whitecapped
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Present Participle:whitecapping
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whitecap Lexical Profile

whitecap Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A wave on an ocean or lake that has a broken, foamy white crest caused by strong wind.

Example

"A stiff afternoon breeze kicked up whitecaps across the bay, prompting the small sailboats to return to the harbor."

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• verb

1

North American To form waves with foamy white crests (of a body of water).

Example

"As the cold front approached, the lake began to whitecap under the gusting winds."

• Rhymes for whitecap

• Nearby Words

whitebait
whiteboard
whitebread
whitecap
whitecapped
whiteface
whitefish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whitecap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whitecap
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