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waterfall

UK
/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/
US
/ˈwɔtərfɔl/

Translations

waterfallnoun
waterfalls
pl
UK
/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/
US
/ˈwɔtərfɔl/
The waterfall cascaded down the rocks.
Водопад каскадом спускался по скалам.
Synonyms
cascade
fall
rapids
torrent
cataract
stream
flow
waterfallverb
waterfalled
Past Simple
waterfalled
Past Participle
waterfalling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/
US
/ˈwɔtərˌfɔl/
The water will waterfall down the rocks.
Вода будет стекать по камням.
Additional translations
ливнем обрушиваться
падать водопадом
waterfalladjective
more waterfall
Comp.
most waterfall
Super.
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., waterfall chart, waterfall cardigan) to describe something resembling or relating to a waterfall

Definitions

waterfallnoun
A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.
The hikers were mesmerized by the beauty of the waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff.
A sudden, large amount of something that falls or is released all at once.
The announcement of the new product led to a waterfall of orders from eager customers.
A sequential, phase-based method of project management—especially in software development—in which progress flows downward through distinct stages.
Many startups avoid the waterfall to adopt more flexible agile practices.
waterfallverb
To fall or flow in a manner resembling a waterfall.
The water began to waterfall over the edge of the cliff, creating a stunning natural display.
waterfalladjective
Resembling or relating to a waterfall; arranged in flowing or cascading layers or stages.
She wore a waterfall cardigan that draped elegantly down the front.
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