pourover
POOR-oh-ver
A river feature where a thin sheet of water flows over the top of a barely submerged rock, creating a steep drop on the downstream side often followed by a hydraulic. Pourovers are generally avoided — they're steep, abrupt, and the hydraulics below them can be powerful.
Etymology
Descriptive compound — water pours over the rock. Also used in coffee culture, where it describes a method of brewing that works on the same principle.
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