river runningn.

Brit.

/ˈrɪvə ˌrʌnɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈrɪvə(r) ˌrənɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: river n.¹, running n.

Etymology: < river n.¹ + running n. Compare earlier river runner n.

U.S.

The action of navigating a river, (now) esp. the leisure activity of navigating a fast-flowing river in a small craft (as a raft or canoe).

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > water sports except racing > other water sports > [noun] > riding down river in small craft

river running1903

1903 Bulletin (U.S. Dept. Labor) May 1168 In some districts the substitution of traction engines for oxen, where river running is not possible, has led to a reduction of the logging force without affecting output.

1965 Pop. Sci. Nov. 199/1 The most popular applications of jet drives are for water skiing, wake surfing, cruising, fishing, river running, and skin diving.

1968 Sunset Mar. 34/2 On your first river-running excursion..you'll..welcome all the advice you can get.

1976 National Observer (U.S.) 24 Jan. 12/2 River running in an inner-tube, skeet shooting, and trout fishing are speedily arranged at minimal cost.

2008 M. DeVaughn Unoffic. Guide Adventure Trav. Alaska xvii. 261 There are some sports that, because of their inherent risks, are best left to the experts... We believe that river running is one of them.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	river running
释义	river runningn. Brit. /ˈrɪvə ˌrʌnɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈrɪvə(r) ˌrənɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: river n.¹, running n. Etymology: < river n.¹ + running n. Compare earlier river runner n. U.S. The action of navigating a river, (now) esp. the leisure activity of navigating a fast-flowing river in a small craft (as a raft or canoe). ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > water sports except racing > other water sports > [noun] > riding down river in small craft river running1903 1903 Bulletin (U.S. Dept. Labor) May 1168 In some districts the substitution of traction engines for oxen, where river running is not possible, has led to a reduction of the logging force without affecting output. 1965 Pop. Sci. Nov. 199/1 The most popular applications of jet drives are for water skiing, wake surfing, cruising, fishing, river running, and skin diving. 1968 Sunset Mar. 34/2 On your first river-running excursion..you'll..welcome all the advice you can get. 1976 National Observer (U.S.) 24 Jan. 12/2 River running in an inner-tube, skeet shooting, and trout fishing are speedily arranged at minimal cost. 2008 M. DeVaughn Unoffic. Guide Adventure Trav. Alaska xvii. 261 There are some sports that, because of their inherent risks, are best left to the experts... We believe that river running is one of them. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1903
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