white water

See also: whitewater and Whitewater

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white water (uncountable)

  1. Any turbulent, frothy water as found in river rapids or surf.
    Coordinate terms: flatwater, quickwater
    The boat's wake left two strands of white water that glistened in the moonlight.
  2. The turbid, sediment-rich water of certain rivers.
    Coordinate terms: blackwater, clearwater
  3. (figuratively) Turbulent conditions.

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