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1. frothy water, as in whitecaps and rapids.2. light-colored seawater over a shoal, sandy bottom, etc.[1580-90]
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white-water — [hwit′wôt΄ər] adj. of or having to do with recreational rafting, kayaking, etc. on rivers with rapids, fast currents, etc … English World dictionary
white water — noun Date: 1586 frothy water (as in breakers, rapids, or falls) • white water adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
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