noun

cascade

cascade, waterfall, series, flood

A cascade of water fell down the rocks.

A cascade of water fell down the rocks.

The decision caused a cascade of problems.

The decision caused a cascade of problems.

a cascade of ((sth.)) a series or flood of (sth.) The decision caused a cascade of problems.

Synonyms: waterfall, series, chain

From Italian 'cascata' (a fall), from 'cascare' (to fall).

Imagine water cascading down steps, like a case falling down stairs.

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