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