sault

[ soo ]

noun

1. a waterfall or rapid.

sault

/ suː /

noun

1. a waterfall or rapids

Word History and Origins

Origin of sault¹

1590–1600; < French; Old French saut < Latin saltus a leap. See salt ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of sault¹

C17: from Canadian French, from French saut a leap

Example Sentences

Inconsistent on-screen movement was one of the key reasons Nash decided to reshoot his film from scratch after completing nearly 80% of principal photography during the fall of 2021 in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, the director’s hometown eight hours northwest of Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times

At next month's Brit Awards, there will be a new prize for best R&B act, with Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith, Mahalia, Raye and Sault among the nominees.

From BBC

The inaugural nominees in the new category, which has a 24-month eligibility period to allow more submissions, are Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith, Mahalia, Sault and Raye, who is also listed in the pop category.

From BBC

Just a year removed from Sault Ste. Marie, the 22-year-old, undrafted winger with a hard edge and sneaky shot has the best chance to make the jump from American Hockey League standout to Kraken regular, thanks to a high-profile trial run in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

From Seattle Times

Thursday at a property in the Sault Ste. Marie area, said Lt.

From Seattle Times