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whitewater

[hwahyt-waw-ter, -wot-er, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər, ˈwaɪt- /
NOUN
rapids
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For several years, he worked as an outdoor guide, primarily leading whitewater rafting trips at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in North Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025

Each summer, thousands of people boat, kayak or float on inner tubes on the river, which boasts whitewater areas as well as trout and salmon fisheries.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025

BTW: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, where the Gold Rush began, is less than a mile from many of Coloma’s whitewater rafting outfitters along California 49.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025

They have to turn around in whitewater, flip their boats and perform all sorts of other manoeuvres along the way.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024

We watch the whitewater churn at the edge of the reef as we drive past Dillingham Airfield.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila


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