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flashflood

/ˈflæʃ.flʌd/

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noun

/ˈflæʃ.flʌd/B2formal
  • ruВнезапный локальный паводок большого объёма и короткой продолжительности, обычно вызванный обильными осадками за короткий промежуток времени.

A sudden local flood of great volume and short duration, typically caused by heavy rainfall in a short period.

  1. Sudden local floodB2formal

    A rapid and intense flooding event that occurs within a short period, typically caused by heavy rainfall or a dam break.

    ruВнезапный локальный паводок

    • The flashflood swept away cars and debris within minutes.
    • Residents were warned to evacuate due to the risk of a flashflood.
    • After the storm, a flashflood inundated the low-lying areas.

    Synonymsdelugefreshetspatetorrent

Forms
  • flashfloods plural form
  • flashfloods' possessive plural form
  • flashflood's possessive singular form