"waterfalling" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} waterfalling (uncountable)
  1. (engineering) Turbulent flow, or the damage caused by such turbulence (such as spalling). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-waterfalling-en-noun-yBzQha~M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 21 20 25 Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  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). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-waterfalling-en-noun-r-wBwfLW Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  3. (outdoor sports) Hiking to and climbing up active waterfalls. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-waterfalling-en-noun-MBekGMD1

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} waterfalling
  1. present participle and gerund of waterfall Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: waterfall
    Sense id: en-waterfalling-en-verb-gLHGQAjS

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