river runner

The term "river runner" is commonly used in the context of water sports and river navigation, referring to both people and watercraft involved in navigating rivers.

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Definition

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(recreational)A person who navigates rivers using watercraft such as kayaks, rafts, or canoes, often for enjoyment or sport.

Example

  • As an avid river runner, she spent her weekends kayaking through the rapids.

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(technical)A type of boat designed for speed and stability on rivers, suitable for navigating various river conditions.

Example

  • He purchased a new river runner to tackle the challenging rapids on his next adventure.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "river runner":

river runningriver runroute runnerriver ratbull runnerwhite waterriver jackriver bottomrat run