The flood
Example: Flood covers land with water due to heavy rainfall or overflow
Definition
"The flood" refers to an event where water covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rainfall, river overflow, or other natural phenomena, leading to temporary or permanent water inundation of the area.
Etymology
The term "the flood" comes from the Old English word 'flod,' meaning a flowing or flowing water. It has been used historically to describe large, overwhelming flows of water, often associated with natural disasters or biblical events like the Great Flood.
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"The flood" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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