noun
Meaning 1
Any of several birds having a white patch on the head
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
whitecap
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noun
Meaning 2
A wave having a white crest; a breaker
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A member of a self-appointed vigilante committee that carried out lynchings. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: whitecapper
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: white horse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wave, moving ridge
History
Etymology
From white + cap.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Māori: tūātea — A wave having a white crest
- Spanish: ola espumosa — A wave having a white crest
- Spanish: cabrillas — A wave having a white crest
- Spanish: cabrilla — A wave having a white crest