waterfall
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While there had been a small waterfall when Marsden found it, Richardson said "he built a wall across the valley so the water would then drop 35 feet to create a more impressive sight".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
My grandkids often like to go on a waterfall hike, so there are a couple in Malibu.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
“You can start to think of this in a waterfall fashion,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
The trail crossed the stream directly at the top of a small, frozen waterfall with about a twenty-foot drop.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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Vocabulary lists containing waterfall
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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