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white-water — [hwit′wôt΄ər] adj. of or having to do with recreational rafting, kayaking, etc. on rivers with rapids, fast currents, etc. * * * white wa·ter (hwītʹwô tər, wŏt ər, wītʹ ) adj. Of, relating to, intended for, or taking place on white water,… … Universalium
white water — noun uncount a part of a river where the water flows so fast that it looks white … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
white water — n. 1. foaming, whitish water, as in whitecaps, rapids, etc. 2. a light colored water over a shallow area … English World dictionary
White-water — White wa ter, n. (Far.) A dangerous disease of sheep. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
white water — ► NOUN ▪ a fast shallow stretch of water in a river … English terms dictionary
white-water — [hwit′wôt΄ər] adj. of or having to do with recreational rafting, kayaking, etc. on rivers with rapids, fast currents, etc … English World dictionary
white water — noun Date: 1586 frothy water (as in breakers, rapids, or falls) • white water adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
white water — noun a) Any turbulent or frothy water as found in river rapids or surf. The boats wake left two strands of white water that glistened in the moonlight. b) Turbulent conditions … Wiktionary
white-water — adjective see white water … New Collegiate Dictionary
white\ water — Skim milk. I like the way white water tastes, but most people I know call it skim milk … Dictionary of american slang
