whitecap
Example Sentences
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One evening, ominous, low-lying tube-shaped clouds known as arcus formed, and whitecaps appeared in the waves.
On Saturday the wind in our area seemed even stronger than Friday, as gusts reached more than 50 mph, trees toppled, and the dark waters of the Potomac River were whipped into waves and whitecaps.
From Washington Post
The best winter storm-watching combines lashing rain, high winds, monstrous whitecaps — and a warm and/or safe place to view the action at a distance.
From Seattle Times
A strong wind created whitecaps, while waves breaking against rocks occasionally sprayed us.
From Washington Post
Sailing in the San Francisco Bay provides its fair share of salt spray and wind-whipped whitecaps.
From New York Times
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