Definition of river

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of river is as below...

River (n.) A large stream of water flowing in a bed or channel and emptying into the ocean, a sea, a lake, or another stream; a stream larger than a rivulet or brook..

Lern More About River

Trionyx :: Trionyx (n.) A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle..
Transpadane :: Transpadane (a.) Lying or being on the further side of the river Po with reference to Rome, that is, on the north side; -- opposed to cispadane..
Emboguing :: Emboguing (n.) The mouth of a river, or place where its waters are discharged..
Glide :: Glide (v. i.) To move gently and smoothly; to pass along without noise, violence, or apparent effort; to pass rapidly and easily, or with a smooth, silent motion, as a river in its channel, a bird in the air, a skater over ice..
Cheven :: Cheven (n.) A river fish; the chub.
Suraddition :: Suradanni (n.) A valuable kind of wood obtained on the shores of the Demerara River in South America, much used for timbers, rails, naves and fellies of wheels, and the like..
Lampern :: Lampern (n.) The river lamprey (Ammocoetes, / Lampetra, fluviatilis)..
Brook :: Brook (v. t.) A natural stream of water smaller than a river or creek.
Riverling :: Riverling (n.) A rivulet.
Plunge :: Plunge (v. i.) To thrust or cast one's self into water or other fluid; to submerge one's self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt..
Slough :: Slough (n.) A wet place; a swale; a side channel or inlet from a river.
River :: River (n.) Fig.: A large stream; copious flow; abundance; as, rivers of blood; rivers of oil..
Rivage :: Rivage (n.) A duty paid to the crown for the passage of vessels on certain rivers.
Watershed :: Watershed (n.) The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.
Fluminous :: Fluminous (a.) Pertaining to rivers; abounding in streama.
Dakotas :: Dakotas (n. pl) An extensive race or stock of Indians, including many tribes, mostly dwelling west of the Mississippi River; -- also, in part, called Sioux..
Hard :: Hard (n.) A ford or passage across a river or swamp.
Fresh :: Fresh (n.) The mingling of fresh water with salt in rivers or bays, as by means of a flood of fresh water flowing toward or into the sea..
Batture :: Batture (n.) An elevated river bed or sea bed.
Water Sail :: Water sail () A small sail sometimes set under a studding sail or under a driver boom, and reaching nearly to the water..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us