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noun
A flowing or overflowing of liquid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: flood
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: filling
noun
a body of water that has been created by deliberately flooding an area
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: body of water, water
noun
gradual internal motion or deformation of a solid body (as by heat)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: flow
History
From flow + -age.
Across languages
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