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Meanings of strong rapids in English

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Usage of strong rapids in English
1
Where the river turned due east we came to fairly strong rapids.
Across Unknown South America
2
We embarked at nine A.M. on July 2nd and descended a succession of strong rapids for three miles.
The Journey to the Polar Sea
3
They seemed, in fact, just formed for the purpose of pulling the heavy sweep of an inland boat among strong rapids.
Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of th...
4
We afterwards descended two strong rapids and encamped near the discharge of a small stream which flows from an adjoining lake.
The Journey to the Polar Sea
5
The lads were going down the river, when they came near some very strong rapids, with a fall of several feet beyond.
Taking Tales: Instructive and Entertaining Reading
6
Strong rapids had to be gone through in a great barrier of rocks at the end of this island.
Across Unknown South America
7
Strong rapids came next.
Across Unknown South America
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