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Floodwater

Definition

Floodwater refers to the water that overflows or inundates an area due to heavy rainfall or the overflow of a body of water such as a river or lake.

Senses and Usages

Noun

  1. The water that results from a flood:
    • The floodwater rushed through the streets, causing widespread damage to homes and businesses.
    • After the heavy rain, the surrounding fields were submerged in floodwater.

  2. The collection or accumulation of water during a flood:
    • They had to wade through knee-deep floodwater to reach safety.
    • The floodwater reached the foundation of the house, causing structural problems.

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