Word Finder - waterfalls

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A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.

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• cascade
• cataract

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A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

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A waterfall of mist came from the open freezer.

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Waterfall model

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The action of drinking from a vessel without touching it with the lips, considered more sanitary for a shared vessel.

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Hey man, can I take a waterfall from your bottle?

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A necktie.

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A chignon.

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A beard.

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I found home a dreary place after my long absence; for half the children I had known were now wearing whiskers or waterfalls... (Mark Twain, Roughing It)

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To fall like a waterfall.

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To drink (something) from a container by pouring it from a height so as not to touch one's lips to the rim.

The fountain's cheerful waterfalls eased him, and he perched on its edge.

Small waterfalls are numerous.

Between the two great waterfalls of the Parana there is an open channel of 276 m., passing through a rich and healthy country, and receiving large tributaries from one of the most fertile regions of Brazil.

Small lakes and waterfalls, the result of glacial action, are numerous in the mountains.

The application of electricity to purposes of manufacture and transportation made the waterfalls and rapids in which the country abounds the source of an almost unlimited supply of energy capable of easy distribution for industrial purposes over wide areas.

Among waterfalls the Sutherland is 1904 ft.

For this reason the region has a very youthful topography with innumerable lakes and waterfalls as evidence that the rivers have not long been at work.

The Niagara escarpment mentioned above, generally called "the mountain" in Ontario, is the cause of waterfalls on all the rivers which plunge over it, Niagara Falls being, of course, the most important; and in most cases these falls have eaten their way back into the tableland, forming deep gorges or canyons like that below Niagara itself, through which the water pours as violent rapids.

A blue-green tint shone through the sunlight while frozen waterfalls, hanging from the upstream cliffs, bore a hint of the rust-orange hue from the natural deposits of Red Mountain above.

Besides the imposing proportions of its chambers, the cavern is remarkable for the variegated beauty of its stalactite formations, some resembling transparent drapery, others waterfalls, trees, animals or human beings, the more grotesque being called by various fanciful appellations.

The rivers are all crossed frequently by rocky bars, which often form grand waterfalls.

Four conspicuous features of Pyrenean scenery are the absence of great lakes, such as fill the lateral valleys of the Alps; the rarity and great elevation of passes; the large number of the mountain torrents locally called gaves, which often form lofty waterfalls, surpassed in Europe only by those of Scandinavia; and the frequency with which the upper end of a valley assumes the form of a semicircle of precipitous cliffs, locally called a cirque.

It will be a natural amphitheater with waterfalls perfumed by tropical flowers.

In this pristine coastal rainforest, you will have up-close views of dramatic waterfalls, soaring granite cliffs and deep, placid fjords.

The Reserve is formed by sharp and deeply forested mountains, descending to gorges with rushing waterfalls and streams.

The majority of them change their courses very often, and vary greatly in volume; frequently they are impetuous torrents, forming numerous waterfalls.

The region is made up in general of high ranges deeply glaciated, preserving some remnants of ancient glaciers, and having fine " Alpine " scenery, with many sharp peaks and ridges, U-shaped valleys, cirques, lakes and waterfalls.

The Matitanana, whose falls were first seen by the writer in 1876, descends at one plunge some 400 ft.; and on the Vohitra River, whose valley is followed by the railway, there are also many fine waterfalls.

It ran through a rocky gorge - complete with waterfalls.

Enjoy...it may take a little longer but I know how to find my way back... presisdent James Drinking from Waterfalls.

As you cross the peninsula, high open moorland and ancient woodland give way to coastal waterfalls tumbling from hanging valleys onto rocky shores.

Finally, swim in the cooling crystalline waters of the Rio On pools, whose waterfalls cascade over granite boulders.

These elegant waterfalls are made from eclectic materials like slate, copper, and stainless steel.

It feels like a sanctuary filled with candles and waterfalls.

Around 12,000 years ago, the earth shifted and created the two spectacular waterfalls that form Niagara Falls.

Cross the Continental Divide and behold incomparable vistas of lush meadows, Alpine glaciers, and thundering waterfalls.

The future aint what it used to be. presisdent James Drinking from Waterfalls.

A cedar tree stands guard, while just below, a sparkling stream runs with little waterfalls and ornamental lakes.

However dippers are very early nesters and often chose bridges or waterfalls or steep overgrown banks for their nest sites.

The millenium garden features ponds, waterfalls and a formal rill which leads the eye to the magnificent valley and hills beyond.

You are in for some really stunning scenery and we cross mountain passes and descend the glens following coursing streams and gushing waterfalls.

Stunning glacier-fed lakes, cascading waterfalls, majestic glaciers, tumbling rivers and impressive mountains make for an ideal setting for your holiday.

What the bleeding hell was he on about, don't go climbing waterfalls?

Little visited, this park has rushing waterfalls, extraordinary rock formations, and hidden caves.

It is situated on a rocky hillside overlooking some waterfalls on the River Tywi about 12 miles north of Llandovery.

Cross the Continental Divide and behold incomparable vistas of lush meadows, alpine glaciers, and thundering waterfalls.

Suddenly the prospect of spending the day climbing frozen waterfalls seems not very attractive.

Enjoy an exhilerating day on the water where you will experience raging rapids, cascading waterfalls and nail-biting competition.

Here the hotel, indeed the whole town, is built straddling a ravine with waterfalls.

Within the grounds there is a river gorge with its own spectacular waterfalls.

What the bleeding hell was he on about, do n't go climbing waterfalls?

Their goal is to deliver home water features worthy of Asheville's dramatic waterfalls, lakes, and rivers.

Skiers, snowboarders and extreme athletes, who scale waterfalls, will appreciate the fact that they don't have to remove their gloves to activate the camera's menus.

With flowing waterfalls, meadows filled with wildflowers, panoramic views and snow-capped mountains, Yosemite offers year-round beauty that cannot be compared.

Cruise ships, botanical gardens, cliff tops, cascading waterfalls, quaint churches, elegant estate manors, and lush jungle groves are all vibrant alternatives that offer Caribbean flair without mandating a beach wedding.

Have your wedding on the lawn surrounded by waterfalls, rich greenery, and warm inviting white sand.

Props might include old cars, farm equipment, construction machinery, waterfalls, tires or railroad tracks.

The latter is the most well known option, where visitors can enjoy the tropical climate while rafting through rugged, isolated canyons, past tranquil swimming holes, and alongside dramatic waterfalls.

Cabins fill fast, so if you want to view the Aloha State's rugged emerald-colored cliffs, cascading waterfalls and magnificent sandy beaches from a balconied cabin, then be prepared to book early.

The natural scenic beauty of the area is breathtaking with its forty-mile lake, rolling hills, numerous waterfalls and gorges.