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rapids

British  
/ ˈræpɪdz /

plural noun

  1. part of a river where the current is very fast and turbulent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In a season when rock climbing, backpacking and shooting the rapids are popular, maybe our reading would benefit from going big.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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

Just that this rapids attraction can be conquered without a poncho.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Within moments, the roaring rapids had sunk both canoes.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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