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whitewater

[hwahyt-waw-ter, -wot-er, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər, ˈwaɪt- /
NOUN
rapids
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Boaters say if water diversions were significantly reduced, there could be whitewater rafting on this part of the river for up to two months longer each year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

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

"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

If you have seen snowboard cross at the Winter Olympics then – yes, that, except in whitewater.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

Just down-stream from where the trail met the river, the Teklanika erupted into a chaos of boiling whitewater as it accelerated through the narrow gorge.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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