Definition of white water
: frothy water (as in breakers, rapids, or falls)
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Examples of white water in a Sentence
The canoe got caught in white water.
Recent Examples of white water from the Web
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Sheer walls, no white water and crackerjack guides.
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However, there were reportedly some frightful moments for Princess Diana when the boys convinced her to go white water rafting.
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The Arlington team routinely practices pulling swimmers from the white water below Great Falls and drivers from submerged vehicles, all the worst-case role-play from rivers, lakes and floods.
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Waddling to and fro is tough enough; these folks have to be able to swim through white water in them.
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Think mountain biking, white water rafting, and mountain climbing.
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Outdoor activities include golf, hunting, fishing, wildlife tours, white water rafting, and a long list of other country pursuits.
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Pink and white water lilies dot its surface, and paperbark forests, pandanus and fresh water mangroves line its shores.
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First Known Use of white water
1587
WHITE WATER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of white water for English Language Learners
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: water in part of a river that looks white because it is moving very fast over rocks
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