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.”
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