"Rapids" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Rapids" Meaning

A rapid is a channel of fast-moving water in a stream, river, or other body of water, typically created by a fall or slope in the riverbed, where the water flows swiftly down a narrow and steeply sloping course, often through a rocky or stony area.

There can also be a term called "rapids" in skiing and snowboarding, referring to a steep, steeply sloping part of a mountain slope, often with a smooth surface, that is suitable for quick, plunging turns.

Additionally, rapids is a type of catchy, rhythmic spoken word (either over beatboxing or other vocal percussion and/ or over an instrumental track), that may be simply referred to as rap.

"Rapids" Examples

Usage Examples for "Rapids"

Adjective

The river's churning waters are known for creating some exciting rapids during the rainy season.
During the kayaking trip, we had to navigate through the treacherous rapids in the gorge.
The guide warned us about the strong rapids that occur when the tide comes in.
Such rapid water flowing down the steep slope creates strong rapids.
The boat went over the rapids in the river.

Other Usage

1. "Paddling through the rapids is great exercise, don't you agree?" — Rose.
2. "Waves swell the river to the point where it creates an avezán rapids past where soldiers stand watch on the forecastle. Such rapids forbidden most watercraft-class ships." — Erskine.
3. Neptune and Poseidon had control of the rapids. — A temple prayer devoted to both Neptune and Poseidon as priests.