Spume

usgb/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
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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.

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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.
Visual representation of the word "Spume"

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