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A cataract; a waterfall.

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  1. n. A cataract; a waterfall.
  2. n. A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.
  3. 1. A cataract; a waterfall. [Obs.] 2. (Naut.) A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.
  4. A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents settingover submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.
  5. n. A cataract; a waterfall. n. A turbulent surface of water, caused by strong currents setting over submerged ridges; also, a dangerous submerged ridge or shoal.