Zoeken
Deluge
01
a sudden and heavy rainfall
02
a severe flood of water
03
an overwhelming number or amount
to deluge
01
overwhelmen
to flood or submerge an area with an overwhelming amount of water
02
overwhelmen
charge someone with too many tasks
03
overwhelmen
fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
Voorbeeld
Farmers welcomed the deluge after months of drought, as the heavy rain revitalized their parched fields.
The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
After the deluge, the river swelled to dangerous levels, prompting evacuations in low-lying areas.
The outdoor event was abruptly canceled when a deluge drenched the area, sending attendees scrambling for cover.
The weather forecast warned of an approaching deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages.
