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canyoning

Pronunciation: /ˈkanjənɪŋ/
(also canyoneering)
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Definition of canyoning

noun

[mass noun]
  • the sport of jumping into a fast-flowing mountain stream and allowing oneself to be carried downstream at high speed: canyoning is an extremely popular summer thrill in the Alps

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