white-water
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/ˈwaɪtˌwɔːtər/
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/ˈwaɪtˌwɔːtə/
turbulent water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'white-water' originates from the English words 'white' and 'water', where 'white' refers to the frothy appearance of the water in rapids.
Historical Evolution
'white-water' has been used in English to describe turbulent river sections since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any frothy water, but now it specifically denotes fast-moving river sections.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 12:10