Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rapids
Noun
/ˈræp.ɪdz/
Definition
Fast-moving sections of a river where the water flows quickly and can be turbulent.
Examples
- The kayakers navigated through the dangerous rapids with skill.
- We stopped by the riverbank to watch the rapids crashing over the rocks.
- She felt a rush of adrenaline as they hit the rapids in their raft.
Meaning
Rapids are areas in rivers characterized by a significant increase in the speed of water flow, often due to a steep decline in the riverbed or obstacles such as rocks or boulders.
Synonyms
- whitewater
- torrent
- current
- stream
