'Rapids' definitions:

Definition of 'Rapids'

From: GCIDE
  • Rapid \Rap"id\, Rapids \Rap"ids\(r[a^]p"[i^]dz), n. [Cf. F. rapide. See Rapid, a.] The part of a river where the current moves with great swiftness, but without actual waterfall or cascade; sometimes called whitewater; -- usually used in the plural; as, the Lachine rapids in the St. Lawrence. For boaters on the river, it is a place that can be hazardous, with danger of capsizing or crashing into large rocks. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Row, brothers, row, the stream runs fast, The rapids are near, and the daylight's past. --Moore. [1913 Webster] Rapid-fire

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Rapids, NY -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New York

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Rapids, NY -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New York
Population (2000) :
1356
Housing Units (2000) :
582
Land area (2000) :
3.666546 sq. miles (9.496311 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
3.666546 sq. miles (9.496311 sq. km)
FIPS code :
60609
Located within :
New York (NY), FIPS 36
Location :
43.101324 N, 78.641134 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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