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to flood
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to become covered or filled by water
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(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands
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to fill in large quantities or numbers in an overwhelming way
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supply with an excess of
Flood
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flood
the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage
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flood
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
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flood
a large flow
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flood
an overwhelming number or amount
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flood
the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
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flood
the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
Exemplo
After the winter thaw, the low-lying areas began to flood, prompting residents to evacuate to higher ground.
When the basement started to flood, they quickly moved their belongings to higher ground to avoid damage.
Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.
The dam was built to prevent the lake from flooding the surrounding neighborhoods during heavy rainfall.
The sudden rise in water levels flooded the residents out of their homes.
