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whitecap
This term evokes a specific visual image of turbulent water, where the wind is strong enough to break the crest of a wave into a frothy, white spray. It is primarily used in nautical or meteorological contexts to describe sea states, carrying a connotation of increasing wind speed and potential danger for small vessels.
While the word describes a physical phenomenon, it is often used as a visual marker for sailors to estimate wind force. It differs from a general wave by specifically highlighting the aeration and foam at the peak, creating a stark color contrast against the darker blue or grey of the ocean.
Meanings
Examples
The ocean was dotted with whitecaps under the midday sun.
Look at those whitecaps out there. The wind is really picking up.
A single whitecap broke against the jagged rocks of the cliff.
I can see whitecaps on the horizon, which means a storm is coming.
The sea was a deep blue, broken only by the occasional whitecap.
The sailors watched the whitecaps grow as the gale intensified.
Those whitecaps look intimidating from the shore.
Those whitecaps look intimidating from the shore.
The magical current created shimmering whitecaps that glowed in the dark.