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Wave-Train

By George Sayour, About.com

Definition: In whitewater paddling, a "wave-train" refers to a series of waves, one after another. There are usually at least 3 waves in a wave-train.
Also Known As: set of waves
Alternate Spellings: wavetrain, wave train
Examples: Jim kayaked over the first wave of the wave-train and then into the next.

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