whitecap

Meanings

• Noun

  A white-capped wave in the sea.

  - "The sailors saw whitecaps on the horizon, signaling an approaching storm."
  - "The surfer rode the crest of a whitecap, feeling the rush of the ocean."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whitecap
harp , hearth , clap , map

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Variants

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whitecap , whitecaps

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hwitcap', meaning 'white head'.

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Trivia

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1. Whitecaps are formed when the wind blows over the water surface, creating waves that break and form a white foam.

2. Whitecaps are also known as 'sea caps' or 'sea spume'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wave: A large body of water moving towards the shore.

2. Storm: A disturbance in the atmosphere, characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation.

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Culture

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In maritime folklore, a whitecap is considered a sign of an impending storm. In literature, it has been used as a symbol of the unpredictability and power of the sea.

How to Memorize "whitecap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wave in the ocean with a foamy white cap.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whitecap' with 'storm' and 'ocean'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Waves Have Ocean Caps' to remember the word.

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