white water

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• whitewater US
• white-water

[edit] Noun

white water (uncountable)

1. Any turbulent or frothy water as found in river rapids or surf.

   The boat's wake left two strands of white water that glistened in the moonlight.

2. (figuratively) Turbulent conditions.

[edit] Derived terms

• white-water canoeing
• white-water rafting