whitecap
whitecap · whitecaps
Any of several birds having a white patch on the headAny of several birds having a white patch on the head
Meaning
3 sensesAny of several birds having a white patch on the head
A wave having a white crest; a breaker
a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white
(US, historical)A member of a self-appointed vigilante committee that carried out lynchings. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From white + cap.From white + cap.
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Forms
plural: whitecapsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white:white horse
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedwhitecapping