plunge waterfall

plunge waterfall

Wikipedia foundation.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Waterfall — For other uses, see Waterfall (disambiguation). Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world s tallest waterfall at 979;m (3,212 ft) …   Wikipedia

  • plunge pool — ► NOUN 1) a deep basin at the foot of a waterfall formed by the action of the falling water. 2) a small, deep swimming pool …   English terms dictionary

  • waterfall — /waw teuhr fawl , wot euhr /, n. 1. a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height, as over a precipice; cascade. 2. a manner of arranging women s hair, as in long, loose waves. [bef. 1000; ME; OE waetergefeall. See WATER, FALL] * * …   Universalium

  • Plunge pool — used to cool off. Another type of plunge pool is formed under a vertical displacement of water, for example a waterfall or rapids. Because of the hydraulic action acted there, the plunge pool interiors are irregular and rough. Plunge pools are… …   Wikipedia

  • plunge pool — noun : the water in a plunge basin; also : a small deep plunge basin * * * the water in a plunge basin. [1915 20] * * * plunge pool noun A small swimming pool deep enough to immerse the body, esp used for its invigorating coolness after a sauna • …   Useful english dictionary

  • plunge — 01. A young boy miraculously survived after [plunging] over Niagara Falls. 02. The car ran off the bridge, and [plunged] into the ocean. 03. German philosopher Goethe once said, [Plunge] boldly into the thick of life! 04. A young boy [plunged]… …   Grammatical examples in English

  • plunge pool — a basin scoured out by a waterfall …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • plunge pool —   the pool found at the base of a waterfall created by the additional erosional energy that falling water and load has …   Geography glossary

  • plunge pool —    A swirlhole, generally of large size, occurring at the foot of a waterfall or rapid, on the surface or underground [25].    See also swirlhole …   Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology

  • plunge pool — noun 1》 a deep basin at the foot of a waterfall formed by the action of the falling water. 2》 a small, deep swimming pool, especially one used to refresh the body after a sauna …   English new terms dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”