boil-up

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

a stretch of seething water, as in a rapids or below a waterfall.

See: boiler

Quotations

1912

We got a bit wet in the boil-up below, but scarcely noticed it in our preoccupation with the whirlpools that were to follow.

2n.

a stop for tea and a rest on the trail.

1933

Some of the peas we save for Kay to have first thing next evening, or at one of the boil-ups during the day.