Definition of Flashflood

1. Noun. A sudden local flood of great volume and short duration.

Exact synonyms: Flash Flood
Generic synonyms: Alluvion, Deluge, Flood, Inundation
Specialized synonyms: Floodhead

Definition of Flashflood

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of flash flood) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flashflood

flashboards
flashbulb
flashbulb memory
flashbulbs
flashcard
flashcards
flashcrowd
flashcrowds
flashcube
flashcubes
flashed
flashers
flashes
flashest
flashflood (current term)
flashfloods
flashforward
flashforwards
flashgun
flashguns
flashier
flashiest
flashily
flashiness
flashinesses
flashing
flashing collar
flashing pain syndrome
flashingly

Literary usage of Flashflood

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Moon-o-theism: A Study of Mideast Moon-God Religionsby Yoel Natan by Yoel Natan (2006)
"... solstice pilgrimages to the Makka (K 105—106; see also ^028:057).2363 Muhammad said that the Marib dam had been ruined by a flashflood (K 034:016). ..."

2. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark: 194 Essays from the Pages of ...by Robert A. Saindon by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"... fish:676 loses items in flashflood:511 loses writing desk:525 lower Missouri maps missing:936, 939 Lt. in Regiment of Artillerist:816 lettter to TJ. re. ..."

3. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark V-2 of 3by Robert A. Saindon by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"... loses appetite for fish:676 loses items in flashflood:5l1 loses writing desk:525 lower Missouri maps missing:936, 939 Lt. in Regiment ..."

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