definition of
flood

[1] #1 flood v. [deluge, inundate, swamp] fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; "the basement was inundated after the storm"; "The images flooded his mind". wn

[2] #2 flood n. [inundation, deluge, alluvion] the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations". wn

[3] #3 flood v. cover with liquid, usually water; "The swollen river flooded the village"; "The broken vein had flooded blood in her eyes". wn

[4] #4 flood n. [inundation, deluge, torrent] an overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse". wn

[5] #5 flood n. [floodlight, flood lamp, photoflood] light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography. wn