whitewater
noun/ˈwaɪtˌwɔtər/
Frequency rank: #14,430 most common English word
Meaning
fast, turbulent water in a river, especially as encountered in rapids.
Example sentence
The experienced kayakers paddled through whitewater rapids without any trouble.
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