Whitecap

['waɪtkæp] or ['hwaɪt,kæp]

(noun.) a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white.

Editor: Rochelle--From WordNet

(n.) The European redstart; -- so called from its white forehead.

(n.) The whitethroat; -- so called from its gray head.

(n.) The European tree sparrow.

(n.) A wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening.

Checker: Vivian