rapids
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
James Boster, a part-time river guide who helped carry the raft, said they were just passing a spot that, when there is enough water, forms one of his favorite rapids.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025
His biggest fear was being stung by a stingray while fighting the current as he was dragging his kayak over rapids.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
These beady-eyed amphibians can be found on the banks of noisy streams throughout China, where the rapids would drown out ordinary croaks and chirps.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 11, 2024
It splashed into the river and wound its way down through the rapids only to roll harmlessly past the robot.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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