Cascade

Steep bank in a riverbed or sequence of events.

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Cascade is a steep bank or drop in a riverbed, often formed by the erosion of rock. It can also refer to a series or sequence of events or actions.

/kæsˈkeɪd/

From Latin 'cascadus' meaning waterfall.

A cascade is like a steep drop in a river, or when one thing happening leads to another, like dominoes falling.

The word 'cascade' comes from the French word 'cascader', meaning to fall like water
Cascade is often used in architecture to describe a decorative waterfall feature
The Columbia River Gorge features numerous impressive cascades

What is a cascade? A steep bank in a riverbed or a sequence of events
Where are cascades found? They occur in riverbeds and can also describe chains of events
Can a cascade be metaphorical? Yes, it describes a series of related events

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