an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land
the biblical flood brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of the human race (Gen. 6 ff.).
the inflow of the tide.
a river, stream, or sea.
an outpouring of tears
an overwhelming quantity of things or people happening or appearing at the same time
short for floodlight
cover or submerge (an area) with water in a flood
become covered or submerged by a flood
(of a flood) force (someone) to leave their home.
(of a river) become swollen and overflow (its banks).
overfill the carburettor of (an engine) with petrol, causing the engine to fail to start.
arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities
completely fill or suffuse
overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
(of a woman) experience a uterine haemorrhage.
a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance
an arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities or amounts