flood control

flood con·trol

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Definitions of flood control words

noun flood control the act or technique of controlling river flow with dams, dikes, artificial channels, etc., so as to minimize the occurrence of floods. 1
noun flood control measures to prevent flood damage 1
noun flood control the technique or practice of preventing or controlling floods with dams, artificial channels, etc 0
noun flood control the protection of land from floods, as by soil conservation, reforestation, the construction of dams, reservoirs, river embankments, etc. 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1925-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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