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Rafting: meaning, definitions and examples

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rafting

 

[ หˆrรฆftษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activity

Rafting is an outdoor recreational activity that involves navigating a river or other body of water using an inflatable raft. This sport can be both exhilarating and challenging, as it often includes navigating through rapids and obstacles. Rafting can be done on various types of water, including rivers with varying levels of difficulty. It's a popular activity for those seeking adventure and teamwork, as it often requires coordination and communication among participants.

Synonyms

river rafting, water rafting, whitewater rafting

Examples of usage

  • We went rafting on the Colorado River last summer.
  • The rafting trip was the highlight of our vacation.
  • They offer guided rafting tours for beginners.
  • Rafting through whitewater can be thrilling.

Translations

Translations of the word "rafting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคซเฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rafting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐั„ั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒ•ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rafting

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rafting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ž˜ํ”„ํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌุฏูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rafting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rafting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ‚ๆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐั„ั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒคแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rafting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rafting

Etymology

The word 'rafting' derives from the noun 'raft', which refers to a flat structure made of materials such as wood or inflatable materials, used for floating or traveling on water. The term began to gain popularity in the mid-20th century as outdoor recreation and adventure sports became more mainstream. The sport of rafting evolved from traditional methods of transportation on rivers to a recreational activity emphasizing fun and camaraderie. The rise of commercial rafting companies in the 1970s introduced the sport to a wider audience, allowing more people to experience the thrill of negotiating rapids and exploring nature from a unique perspective. Today, rafting is not only a sport but also a means of fostering a connection with the natural environment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,362, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.