floodhead

A mass of water that travels ahead of the main flood, often characterized by a turbulent wall of water.

• 🇩🇪Wassermasse, die der eigentlichen Flutwelle vorausgeht und oft als wälzende Wasserwand erscheint.

1. Wall of water C1 formal

   A wall of water that rushes ahead of a flood, often carrying debris and causing destruction.

   • The floodhead swept through the valley, destroying everything in its path.
   • Residents were warned to evacuate before the floodhead arrived.
   • The force of the floodhead was strong enough to uproot trees.

   🇩🇪Wand aus Wasser