Found 2 items, similar to Whitecap.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: whitecap whitecap n : a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white [syn: white horse]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Whitecap Whitecap \White"cap`\, n. 1. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The European redstart; -- so called from its white forehead. (b) The whitethroat; -- so called from its gray head. (c) The European tree sparrow. [1913 Webster] 2. A wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening. [1913 Webster] 3. A member of a self-appointed vigilance committee attempting by lynch-law methods to drive away or coerce persons obnoxious to it. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks. [U. S.] -- White"cap`, v. -- White"cap`per, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Whitecap \White"cap`\, n. 1. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The European redstart; -- so called from its white forehead. (b) The whitethroat; -- so called from its gray head. (c) The European tree sparrow. [1913 Webster] 2. A wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening. [1913 Webster] 3. A member of a self-appointed vigilance committee attempting by lynch-law methods to drive away or coerce persons obnoxious to it. Some early ones wore white hoods or masks. [U. S.] -- White"cap`, v. -- White"cap`per, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]