flood
nounfeminine/ẽˈʃẽtɨ/medium
en·chen·te
Definition
An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.
The flood submerged entire villages after the dam broke.
Heavy rains caused severe flooding in the valley.
Common collocations
devastating floodriver floodflash floodflood victims
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'encher'.