chute

chute n When the stream is collected into a narrow channel, and rushes along one bank with great rapidity, it forms a "chute," and it is often hard work to pole a boat against such a current. 46 - .rapids and shutes. [see 'shute, 'shoot' ] PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W.J.KIRWIN MAY...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1972
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/13726
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Summary:chute n When the stream is collected into a narrow channel, and rushes along one bank with great rapidity, it forms a "chute," and it is often hard work to pole a boat against such a current. 46 - .rapids and shutes. [see 'shute, 'shoot' ] PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W.J.KIRWIN MAY 1972 JH MAY 1972 Used I and Sup Used I 1 Used I shoot, shute Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 05 Oct 2015