a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface.

a series of shallow or steplike waterfalls, either natural or artificial.

anything that resembles a waterfall, esp. in seeming to flow or fall in abundance

a cascade of roses covering the wall.

(in a drain or sewer) a chain of steps for dissipating the momentum of falling water in a steep place in order to maintain a steady rate of flow.

an arrangement of a lightweight fabric in folds falling one over another in random or zigzag fashion.

a type of firework resembling a waterfall in effect.

Chemistry . a series of vessels, from each of which a fluid successively overflows to the next, thus presenting a large absorbing surface, as to a gas.

Electricity . an arrangement of component devices, as electrolytic cells, each of which feeds into the next in succession.

Biochemistry . a series of reactions catalyzed by enzymes that are activated sequentially by successive products of the reactions, resulting in an amplification of the initial response.

to fall in or like a cascade.

to cause to fall in a cascade.

Electricity . to arrange (components) in a cascade.

noun

avalanche , cataract , chute , deluge , downrush , falls , flood , force , fountain , outpouring , precipitation , rapids , shower , spout , torrent , watercourse , waterfall

verb

descend , disgorge , flood , gush , heave , overflow , pitch , plunge , pour , spew , spill , spit up , surge , throw up , tumble , vomit , cataract , falls , rapids , spout , waterfall