Spume

/spjuːm/
noun

Frothy matter or foam from the ocean waves.

The spume from the crashing waves splattered onto the rocks
Visual representation of "spume" - Frothy matter or foam from the ocean waves

Often appears as...

  • sea spume
  • spume of the sea
verb

To produce or be covered with a mass of small bubbles.

The hot soup spumed as it boiled on the stove
Visual representation of "spume" - To produce or be covered with a mass of small bubbles

Often appears as...

  • soup spumes
  • spumes boiling
noun

Frothy matter or foam from the ocean waves.

The spume from the crashing waves splattered onto the rocks
Visual representation of "spume" - Frothy matter or foam from the ocean waves

Often appears as...

  • sea spume
  • spume of the sea
verb

To produce or be covered with a mass of small bubbles.

The hot soup spumed as it boiled on the stove
Visual representation of "spume" - To produce or be covered with a mass of small bubbles

Often appears as...

  • soup spumes
  • spumes boiling
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "spume"
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Maritime Imagery

Used to describe scenes with ocean waves, often in literature or vivid descriptions.

Illustration for Maritime Imagery
The sailor spoke of the rolling spume, a tapestry of white on the blue canvas of the sea.
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Nature's Activity

Indicates natural movement or power, especially of the sea or wind.

Illustration for Nature's Activity
The stormy sea displayed its might in the fierce dance of spume against the cliff.
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Visual Element

Suggests a white, foamy appearance, often adding to the visual imagery.

Illustration for Visual Element
As the waves retreated, the beach was adorned with delicate traces of spume.
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Maritime Imagery

Used to describe scenes with ocean waves, often in literature or vivid descriptions.

Illustration for Maritime Imagery
The sailor spoke of the rolling spume, a tapestry of white on the blue canvas of the sea.
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Nature's Activity

Indicates natural movement or power, especially of the sea or wind.

Illustration for Nature's Activity
The stormy sea displayed its might in the fierce dance of spume against the cliff.
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Visual Element

Suggests a white, foamy appearance, often adding to the visual imagery.

Illustration for Visual Element
As the waves retreated, the beach was adorned with delicate traces of spume.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Maritime Imagery

Used to describe scenes with ocean waves, often in literature or vivid descriptions.

Illustration for Maritime Imagery
The sailor spoke of the rolling spume, a tapestry of white on the blue canvas of the sea.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Nature's Activity

Indicates natural movement or power, especially of the sea or wind.

Illustration for Nature's Activity
The stormy sea displayed its might in the fierce dance of spume against the cliff.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Element

Suggests a white, foamy appearance, often adding to the visual imagery.

Illustration for Visual Element
As the waves retreated, the beach was adorned with delicate traces of spume.
Visual representation of the word "Spume"

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