waterfalling

English

Verb

waterfalling

  1. present participle and gerund of waterfall

Noun

waterfalling (uncountable)

  1. (engineering) Turbulent flow, or the damage caused by such turbulence (such as spalling).
    • 2003, George E. Totten, D. Scott MacKenzie, Handbook of Aluminum: Physical metallurgy and processes:
      If the film folds over on itself as a result of turbulent flow or "waterfalling," the effects can be particularly damaging.
    • 2009, ASM International, Casting design and performance:
      If the casting is poorly designed, waterfalling will result.
  2. (engineering) Applying a waterfall model of design and project management to any particular project or phase thereof (in contrast with applying an agile model).
  3. (outdoor sports) Hiking to and climbing up active waterfalls.
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