waterfalling
English
[edit]Verb
[edit]waterfalling
- present participle and gerund of waterfall
Noun
[edit]waterfalling (uncountable)
- (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.
- (engineering) Applying a waterfall model of design and project management to any particular project or phase thereof (in contrast with applying an agile model).
- (outdoor sports) Hiking to and climbing up active waterfalls.