waterfalls

plural of waterfall
as in rapids
a fall of water usually from a great height I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

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Recent Examples of waterfalls Travelers can explore the lush rainforests of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, which are filled with waterfalls, hiking trails, and native wildlife. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Tracy City is also near to the Grundy Forest Day Loop which is a two-mile walk that takes you past waterfalls, rock formations and ancient trees. Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024 Sate your need for adrenaline with a 4WD adventure at Kings Creek Station, go off-roading along Savannah Way or take a scenic flight over Kakadu’s waterfalls before cruising Yellow Water to do some birding. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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