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quickwater

American

[kwik-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈkwɪkˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

the part of a river or other stream having a strong current.

Etymology

Origin of quickwater

First recorded in 1855–60; quick + water

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