1. people who are bald or have very little hair on their heads
Usage: informal
2. American wigeon ducks, especially the males which have white crowns
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The old men sat on the park bench, a group of cheerful baldpates enjoying the sunshine.
• Several baldpates were spotted at the lake during the bird watching expedition.
• The baldpates migrated south for the winter months.
• Hunters often mistake other ducks for baldpates due to their similar coloring.
• The nature guide pointed out the distinctive white crowns of the baldpates.
• A flock of baldpates landed gracefully on the pond’s surface.