Definition of waterfall Waterfall

/wɔˈtɚfɔˌl/ - [woterfol] - wa•ter•fall

We found 11 definitions of waterfall from 6 different sources.

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What does waterfall mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: waterfalls

waterfall - a steep descent of the water of a river
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  body of water, water the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge"
  river a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles"
  cascade a succession of stages or operations or processes or units; "progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring"; "separation of isotopes by a cascade of processes"
  cataract a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • waterfall (Noun)
    A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.
  • waterfall (Noun)
    A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.
  • waterfall (Noun)
    Waterfall model .
  • waterfall (Verb)
    To fall like a waterfall.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • waterfall (n.)
    A fall, or perpendicular descent, of the water of a river or stream, or a descent nearly perpendicular; a cascade; a cataract.
  • waterfall (n.)
    An arrangement of a woman's back hair over a cushion or frame in some resemblance to a waterfall.
  • waterfall (n.)
    A certain kind of neck scarf.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • waterfall
    A perpendicular or steep descent of the water of a stream.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • A waterfall is where there is a sharp fall of water found on a river or stream. The water flows from higher land, then it falls down a big step of rock to lower land where it will continue on its journey.

    Many people choose them as sacred spots.

    The roar from the falling water is very loud and the sound makes beautiful music.

    Many people love the serenity and peacefulness of them.

    One of the biggest waterfalls in the world is "Angel Falls" (in Colombia) and it is one of the best places in the world to go and see. Most people find them very beautiful and inspiring.

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