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| river |
a large natural stream of water flowing in a particular course toward a lake, ocean, or other body of water. [2 definitions] |
| spout |
to force out in a steady stream. [1/3 definitions] |
| spurt |
to shoot out in a stream or squirt. [1/5 definitions] |
| stream |
to flow, as in a current or stream. [1/7 definitions] |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| tributary |
a river or stream that flows into a larger river or stream, or into a lake. |
| trickle |
to fall or flow in drops or in a thin, weak stream. [1/3 definitions] |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |
| waterfall |
a stream of water that falls from a higher place; cascade. |
| wind1 |
a stream of air produced by any other means. [1/4 definitions] |
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