white water

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white water

A kayaker paddles through the white water of a river.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Frothy, turbulent water in rapids or waterfalls: "White water" refers to water that appears white or frothy due to being aerated by a rapid, turbulent flow, typically in a river.
Usage
  • The term "white water" is used specifically to describe the aerated, fast-moving sections of a river, often associated with rapids and waterfalls. It is a common term in the context of outdoor activities like rafting and kayaking.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The kayakers expertly navigated the challenging white water.
    • After the heavy rain, the river was full of dangerous white water.
Advanced Usage
  • "White-water" as a modifier: When used as an adjective before a noun, it is often hyphenated (e.g., white-water rafting).
    • They went on a white-water rafting trip in Colorado.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rapids (n): A fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river.
  • Chute (n): A narrow, steep, fast-flowing section of white water.
  • Hydraulic (n): A dangerous feature in white water where water recirculates back on itself, often forming a "hole."
Synonyms
  • Frothy water
  • Turbulent water
  • Rapids (context-specific)
Related Phrases
  • To run white water: To navigate a section of white water in a boat.
    • The guide taught us how to run white water safely.
  • White-water section: A specific part of a river characterized by white water.
    • The next white-water section is a Class IV rapid.
white water

A kayaker paddles through the white water of a river.

Noun
  1. frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls

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