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Definitions for whitecap
ˈʰwaɪtˌkæp, ˈwaɪt-white·cap

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. whitecap, white horsenoun

    a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white

Wiktionary

  1. whitecapnoun

    any of several birds having a white patch on the head

  2. whitecapnoun

    a wave having a white crest; a breaker

ChatGPT

  1. whitecap

    A whitecap is a wave or part of a wave that has white foam on top, typically resulting from strong winds or rough currents. It is often used as an indicator of turbulent water conditions.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Whitecapnoun

    the European redstart; -- so called from its white forehead

  2. Whitecapnoun

    the whitethroat; -- so called from its gray head

  3. Whitecapnoun

    the European tree sparrow

  4. Whitecapnoun

    a wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of whitecap in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of whitecap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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