rapids
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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They have sections of challenging rapids, but are usually only navigable for two or three months in early summer, according to Briancon's official website.
From BBC
About a month ago, rafters and kayakers were jetting through popular rapids here with names including Black Bottom Falls, Squashed Paddler and Fender Bender.
From Los Angeles Times
The roar of the Zambezi is deafening as millions of gallons of water crash over rocks and tumble down rapids.
From BBC
From a set of roaring rapids, comes a grand vision.
From BBC
The movie recounts how, as a cub, Mufasa was traveling with his parents when he was suddenly swept away by river rapids in a flash flood.
From Los Angeles Times
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