n
(hydrology) The rise in water level (above normal) on the upstream side of a bridge or obstruction caused when the effective flow area at the obstruction is less than the natural width of the stream immediately upstream of the obstruction.
adj
Of a pump etc.: containing too much air, such that the flow is impeded.
v
(intransitive) To spend the autumn (in a particular place).
n
A temporary reversal of the flow of fluid, especially of liquid through a membrane.
v
(transitive) To flood around or about; flood all over; inundate.
adj
(aerodynamics) Allowing an uninterrupted flow over surfaces, without protrusions such as racks or landing gear.
n
The state of being overwhelmed in, or as if in, water.
n
(meteorology) Air descending a slope, resulting in adiabatic warming and reduction in relative humidity.
adj
(by extension) Overwhelmed with too much of something.
n
A flowing or overflowing of liquid.
n
Deep engagement in something.
n
The act or process of flooding or flowing in; an inflow or influx.
adj
(of a stream) Having an almost random drainage, often forming dendritic patterns.
v
(intransitive) To flow or stream in; flow or stream into.
adj
Of water: surging or rushing in.
n
The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
adj
Relating to, or causing inundation
n
(meteorology) A marked decrease in air temperature with increasing altitude because the ground is warmer than the surrounding air.
n
A channel or way by which surplus water can be discharged or allowed to flow off
n
A copious discharge of fluid, especially a bodily fluid.
v
(transitive) To discharge in a stream.
n
The act of submerging, or the state of being submerged; immersion
v
(intransitive) To flood upward.
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