First Known Use: before 12th century
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1flood
noun \ˈfləd\
: a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry
the Flood : a flood described in the Bible as covering the earth in the time of Noah
: a large amount of things that come or happen at the same time
Full Definition of FLOOD
1
a : a rising and overflowing of a body of water especially onto normally dry land; also : a condition of overflowing <rivers in flood> b capitalized : a flood described in the Bible as covering the earth in the time of Noah
2
: the flowing in of the tide
3
: an overwhelming quantity or volume; also : a state of abundant flow or volume —often used in the phrase in full flood <a debate in full flood>
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Origin of FLOOD
Middle English, from Old English flōd; akin to Old High German fluot flood, Old English flōwan to flow
Related to FLOOD
Other Bible Terms
2flood
verb
: to cover (land) with a flood
: to become filled or covered by a flood
: to fill (something) completely
Full Definition of FLOOD
transitive verb
1
: to cover with a flood : inundate
2
a : to fill abundantly or excessively <flood the market> b : to supply an excess of fuel to (as an engine or its carburetor) so that engine operation is hampered
intransitive verb
1
: to pour forth, go, or come in a flood
2
: to become filled with a flood
— flood·er noun
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First Known Use of FLOOD
1663
FLOODED Defined for Kids
1flood
noun \ˈfləd\
Definition of FLOOD for Kids
1
: a huge flow of water that rises and spreads over the land
2
: the flowing in of the tide
3
: a very large number or amount <a flood of mail>
2flood
verb
flood·edflood·ing
Definition of FLOOD for Kids
1
: to cover or become filled with water
2
: to fill as if with a flood <Sunlight flooded her room.>
Medical Dictionary
flood
intransitive verb \ˈfləd\
Medical Definition of FLOOD
: to have an excessive menstrual flow or a uterine hemorrhage after childbirth
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