Meaning & use
whitecap
A wave at sea with a crest of white foam, usually formed by strong wind.
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Whitecaps dotted the bay as the wind picked up before the storm.
The sailors watched the whitecaps grow taller, a sign that conditions were worsening.
A note on using this word
Whitecaps are a visual sign of increasing wind speed and are often used by sailors to judge sea conditions.
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