Hydrological Features

noun a horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage

• The mining company decided to dig a new adit to access the underground ore deposits.
• Let's explore that adit we found in the forest, it looks interesting!
• I heard there's a secret adit that leads to a hidden cave, wanna check it out?
• The adit to success is paved with hard work and determination.

noun A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.

• The majestic waterfall cascaded down the rocky cliff with great force.
• We hiked to the waterfall and took some awesome photos.
• Dude, that waterfall was totally epic!
• Her emotions flowed like a waterfall, overwhelming her with sadness.

noun a system of dikes and sluices used to drain marshy lands in Acadian regions

• The aboiteaux system is essential for managing water levels in the Acadian dykelands.
• Make sure to keep the aboiteaux clear of debris so the water can flow properly.
• I heard they're fixing up the aboiteaux down by the river.
• The aboiteaux act like a natural drainage system, preventing flooding in the low-lying areas.