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Synonyms for rapids


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rap-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈræp ɪd



Définition of rapids

Origin :
  • 1765, from French rapides (see rapid); applied by French voyagers to rough, swift-flowing reaches in North American rivers.
  • noun high-current part of river
Example sentences :
  • There was no time to examine the rapids before we shot them.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • The rapids continued the characteristic of the river and were terrific.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • At the foot of “The Rapids” the effect of the spring tides is barely perceptible.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • The first rapids in the Red River are said to be eight miles above its mouth.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • There are, however, in this distance but two rapids necessitating portages.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • In such circumstance you will hear what the voyageurs call the voices of the rapids.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • Down to him from the bridge through the rapids has safely passed.
  • Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
  • They were just above some rapids, where the current was very swift and strong.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
  • We took the rapids broadside on, but the scow was light and very strong.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • For there, about two hundred yards away, were the dreaded Whitehorse Rapids.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

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