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

SAULT — “Son Shine”There’s no greater feeling than how SAULT makes me feel—especially when “Son Shine” is shining on me.

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Returning to the deck the boys learned that the boat on which they were sailing was to remain six hours at Sault Ste. Marie.

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The distance to it is computed to be fifteen miles above the Sault.

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The French word Sault (pronounced so) accurately expresses this kind of pitching rapids or falls.

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Having arranged everything for the accommodation of the miners during the winter, we returned to the Sault.

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The Sault of St. Mary's is upon and over this red sandstone.

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