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Definition: a description of the type of water found in fast moving rivers which contain violent currents, rapids, waves, holes, and possibly waterfalls.
Also Known As: rapids
Alternate Spellings: white-water, white water
Examples: Whitewater kayaking is one of the fastest growing adventure sports today.

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