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spindrift

/ˈspɪndrɪft/ noun · British & US
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What does spindrift mean?

noun

A mass of sea spray blown over the deck of a ship or blown onto the shore by strong winds. In a more general sense, a light, feathery cloud of sea spray or foam.

Example

"The sailors struggled to keep their footing on the deck as the spindrift whipped across the surface."

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