Definition of "baldpate" []

• See baldhead. (noun)
• The widgeon of North America. (noun)

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• "In the Hand The male's white crown patch, which gives the bird the nickname "baldpate," is impossible to miss, but it can be indistinct until November."
• "Standing about four inches shorter than Stefàn, but more solidly built, he sported a shiny baldpate and his skin was the color of creamy peanut butter."
• "He was thin with a fringe of white hair around his ears and nothing on top but baldpate."