flash flood
flash flood
sudden severe flood
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flash flood with Russian translation
flash flood usage examples
Внезапное наводнение застало туристов врасплох и заставило их подняться на холм.
A flash flood surprised the campers and forced them up the hill.
Местные магазины закрылись раньше, потому что внезапное наводнение сделало улицы непроходимыми.
Local shops closed early because a flash flood made the streets impassable.
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flash flood synonyms
What's the difference between flash flood / inundation / storm surge / deluge / torrential rain
Same term as the headword: a sudden, fast flood in a small area.
A flash flood swept through the canyon after the storm.
Внезапное наводнение пронеслось через каньон после шторма.
A more formal or literary word for flooding or covering with water; less common in speech.
The ancient town suffered an inundation after the river broke its banks.
Древний город пострадал от затопления после того, как река вышла из берегов.
A rise in sea level and wave action caused by a storm; a cause of coastal flooding rather than a flood type itself.
The storm surge flooded the low-lying coastal communities.
Штормовой нагон воды затопил низменные прибрежные посёлки.
A literary or emphatic word for very heavy rain or a great flood; less specific and more dramatic.
After the deluge, many roads were impassable.
После проливного дождя многие дороги стали непроходимы.
Very heavy rain; often the cause of flash flooding but not the same as a flood.
Torrential rain overnight led to blocked drains and localized flash floods.
Проливной дождь ночью привёл к забитым стокам и локальным внезапным наводнениям.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce flash flood and what this word means
flash flood translation: внезапное наводнение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce flash flood
/ˈflæʃ flʌd/
flash flood translation
внезапное наводнение
flash flood examples
A flash flood surprised the campers and forced them up the hill.
flash flood transcription
/ˈflæʃ flʌd/, /ˈflæʃ flʌd/
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Questions about this word
flash flood meaning: what does it mean?
sudden severe flood
flash flood pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
flash flood is pronounced as /ˈflæʃ flʌd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
flash flood definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A flash flood surprised the campers and forced them up the hill. Translation: Внезапное наводнение застало туристов врасплох и заставило их подняться на холм.
Is flash flood part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, flash flood (внезапное наводнение) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is flash flood part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, flash flood (внезапное наводнение) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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