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noun
Any turbulent, frothy water as found in river rapids or surf.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The turbid, sediment-rich water of certain rivers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Turbulent conditions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, uncountable
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noun
frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: whitewater
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Broader terms: foam, froth
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