Waterfall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waterfall is a noun meaning A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.
Meaning
A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.
- (software engineering) Short for waterfall model
- (colloquial, dated) A necktie.
- (colloquial, dated) A chignon (hairstyle).
- (colloquial, dated) A beard.
- (gymnastics) A kind of handstand with chin tucked and back arched.
- (slang, US) The action of drinking from a vessel without touching it with the lips, considered more sanitary for a shared vessel.
Example Sentences
A waterfall of mist came from the open freezer.
Hey man, can I take a waterfall from your bottle?
Rain ran off the bill of his fielder's cap and waterfalled in front of his face.
A very long duration project […] had taken a whole group of people through a painful waterfall development process.
Word Forms
- waterfalls
- waterfalling
- waterfalled
Synonyms for waterfall
Depending on context, synonyms include cataract, cascade, force, foss, forcefall, sault.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cascade, cataract, water, yard, chute, shedding.
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