cascade
noun/verb
A small waterfall or series of waterfalls; a large amount of something falling or flowing downward; to fall or flow in a succession.
Etymology
From French cascade, from Italian cascata "a fall," from cascare "to fall," from Vulgar Latin casicare, from Latin cadere "to fall."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"A cascade of autumn leaves tumbled from the ancient oak."
- 2.
"Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a golden waterfall."
- 3.
"The error cascaded through the system, causing widespread failures."
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Fun Fact
The Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest was named for the numerous cascades and waterfalls found along the Columbia River as it cuts through the mountain range.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (C, A, S, C, A, D, E)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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