English

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Etymology

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From flat +‎ water.

Adjective

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flatwater (not comparable)

  1. (canoeing) Of or pertaining to canoe-kayak sprint races in calm water.

Noun

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flatwater (usually uncountable, plural flatwaters)

  1. (canoeing) Water that is calm, without significant currents or rapids.
    Coordinate terms: quickwater, white water