FLOOD (2)

flood (2). Flood, v.t. to overflow, deluge, cover with water

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Flood, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flooded; p. pr. & vb. n. Flooding.] 1. 1. To overflow; to inundate; to deluge; as, the swollen river flooded the valley.
2. 2. To cause or permit to be inundated; to fill or cover with water or other fluid; as, to flood arable land for irrigation; to fill to excess or to its full capacity; as, to flood a country with a depreciated currency.