What is another word for cataracting?
Pronunciation: [kˈatɐɹˌaktɪŋ] (IPA) 
Cataracting is defined as the process of waterfalls or rapids cascading down a steep surface. While cataracting is used predominantly in the context of hydrology, there are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. These include cascading, tumbling, plummeting, hurtling, and rushing. Cascading denotes the process of water spilling or streaming down a surface in a gentle and uninterrupted manner. Tumbling, on the other hand, refers to a more violent and uncontrolled descent of water over a steep surface. Plunging and hurtling describe powerful, forceful movements of water falling rapidly down a surface. Finally, rushing refers to water quickly moving down a slope or incline with force and intensity.
