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whitecap

UK
/ˈwaɪtkæp/
US
/ˈwaɪtkæp/

Translations

whitecapnoun
Usually countable; refers to a wave crest covered with white foam.
moutonTerme maritime ; au pluriel, désigne les vagues coiffées d’écume.
The wind created whitecaps across the bay.
Le vent a formé des moutons sur toute la baie.
Additional translations
crête d'écumeTraduction descriptive ; souvent au pluriel dans l’usage.
whitecapverb
Used for the sea or waves: to form whitecaps or become covered with whitecaps.
moutonnerS’emploie surtout pour la mer ou un lac ; sens maritime.
The strong wind whitecapped the lake by noon.
Le vent fort a fait moutonner le lac avant midi.
whitecapsnoun

whitecap

whitecaps
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪtkæps/
US
/ˈwaɪtkæps/
moutonsTerme marin courant pour désigner les petites vagues blanches formées par le vent.
The strong winds created whitecaps on the surface of the ocean.
Les vents forts ont formé des moutons à la surface de l’océan.
Additional translations
vagues écumantesÉquivalent descriptif, un peu moins courant que le terme marin « moutons ».
Synonyms
foam
waves
surf
spindrift

Definitions

whitecapnoun
A wave crest covered with white foam.
The wind created whitecaps across the bay.
whitecapverb
To form whitecaps or become covered with whitecaps.
The strong wind whitecapped the lake by noon.
whitecapsnoun
The small, foamy waves that form on the surface of the sea or a lake when the wind blows strongly.
The strong winds created whitecaps on the surface of the ocean, making it difficult for the small boat to navigate.
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