rap·id  (r ăp ĭd)
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adj. rap·id·er, rap·id·est Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. See Synonyms at fast1. n. often rapids An extremely fast-moving part of a river, caused by a steep descent in the riverbed.
ra·pidi·ty (rə-pĭdĭ-tē), rapid·ness (răpĭd-nĕs) n. rapid·ly adv. |
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