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Word

rapids

US/ˈɹæpədz/

UK/ɹˈæpɪdz/

Definition

n. parts of a river where the water moves very fast and becomes rough because it flows over rocks.

n. sections of a watercourse where the bed has a relatively steep gradient, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence.

Examples

“The boat moved quickly through the white rapids.”

“The guide warned us to wear life jackets before we reached the dangerous rapids downstream.”

“Navigating the churning rapids requires both physical strength and a keen understanding of how water flows around submerged obstacles.”

Examples

simple

“The boat moved quickly through the white rapids.”

contextual

“The guide warned us to wear life jackets before we reached the dangerous rapids downstream.”

complex

“Navigating the churning rapids requires both physical strength and a keen understanding of how water flows around submerged obstacles.”

Synonyms

white watercascadescurrents

Antonyms

shallowscalm water

Domain

Military

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
Updated

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