flood

A2
Pronunciation
/flÊŒd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A (usually disastrous) overflow of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.

2 Definition

A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.

Example Sentences
  • a flood of complaints
3 Definition

The flowing in of the tide, opposed to the ebb.

4 Definition

A floodlight.

5 Definition

Menstrual discharge; menses.

6 Definition

Water as opposed to land.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

2 Definition

To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.

Example Sentences
  • The floor was flooded with beer.
3 Definition

To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.

Example Sentences
  • The station's switchboard was flooded with listeners making complaints.
4 Definition

To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

5 Definition

To bleed profusely, as after childbirth.