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river rouge
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪvə ˈruːʒ/A proper name referring to a specific river in the United States, most notably the industrial river flowing through Detroit, Michigan.
rivera
nounLow
/rɪˈvɛərə/A coastal region known for its mild climate and often associated with leisure, tourism, and luxury residences.
rivera fracture zone
nounVery Low
/rɪˈveər.ə ˈfræk.tʃə ˌzəʊn/A major geological feature on the seabed of the northeastern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a transform fault that forms part of the tectonic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.
rivera plate
nounC1/C2
/ˌriːəʊ də læ ˈplɑːtə/A proper noun referring to the estuarine river formed by the confluence of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers, located between Argentina and Uruguay, or its surrounding geographical region.
riverbank
nounB1
/ˈrɪvəbæŋk/The land along the edge of a river.
riverbank grape
nounLow
/ˈrɪvəbæŋk ɡreɪp/A specific species of wild grapevine (Vitis riparia) native to North America, commonly found growing along riverbanks and streams.
riverbed
nounB2
/ˈrɪvəbed/The channel or ground over which a river flows.
riverboat
nounLow frequency (C1)
/ˈrɪvəbəʊt/A boat specifically designed for use on a river, typically for carrying passengers or goods.
riverdale
nounLow-Frequency (except in specific cultural contexts)
/ˈrɪvədeɪl/A proper noun referring to a geographical place name, typically a settlement, town, or neighbourhood located in a river valley.
riverfront
adjectivenounB2
/ˈrɪvəfrʌnt/The area of land directly alongside a river, often developed or used for public or commercial purposes.
riverhead
nounC2
/ˈrɪvəhɛd/The source or origin of a river; the place where a river begins.
rivers
nounC1
/ˈrɪv.əz/A large natural stream of water flowing in a defined channel, usually to the sea, a lake, or another river (plural of 'river').
riverscape
nounC1
/ˈrɪvəskeɪp/A view or representation of a river and its surrounding landscape.
riverside
adjectivenounCommon
/ˈrɪvəsaɪd/The land or area adjacent to a river.
riverview
nounLow
/ˈrɪvəvjuː/A view of a river, or a place that offers such a view.
riverweed
nounRare/Specialist
/ˈrɪvəwiːd/Any of various aquatic plants that grow submerged or floating in rivers and streams.
rivet
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/A short metal pin or bolt used for fastening two or more pieces of metal together, typically having a head at one end and the other end hammered into a head after insertion.
rivet set
nounLow/Very Low (Technical term)
/ˈrɪv.ɪt ˌset/A tool, typically a short metal rod with a concave end, used to shape or spread the head of a rivet during installation.
riveted
adjectiveverbC1
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪd/To fasten with a rivet (metal bolt); figuratively, to hold something firmly in place or to capture one's complete attention.
riveter
nounC1/C2
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tər/A person whose job is to fasten things together with metal rivets.

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