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
If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.
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
Within moments, the roaring rapids had sunk both canoes.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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