Definitions

1. noun

a wave of foam on the crest of a wave, typically breaking off from a larger wave and often seen on the surface of the ocean, especially near a shore.

“The stormy sea was dotted with whitecaps as the wind howled through the night.”

2. noun

a sudden burst of foam, especially from the spout of a waterfall or a fountain.

“The whitecap from the fountain created a misty veil that rose high into the air.”

3. verb

to break up and form a whitecap on the surface of the water.

“The boat’s wake caused the calm water to whitecap as it sped across the lake.”