River Terminology

noun a fast-flowing and turbulent part of a river

adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of rapids

• The rafting guide warned us about the dangerous rapids ahead.
• Hold on tight, we're about to hit some crazy rapids!
• Those rapids were gnarly, dude!
• Navigating through life's challenges can feel like riding turbulent rapids.

noun a type of fast-flowing, turbulent water in a river or stream, often characterized by its white foam and bubbles

• The group of tourists enjoyed a thrilling white water rafting experience down the river.
• We had a blast riding the white water rapids on our camping trip.
• Dude, those white water waves were gnarly!
• Navigating through the challenges of life is like riding turbulent white water.