flowage

/ˈflō.ij/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of flowing or moving freely, especially of water, often resulting in the formation of a new channel or the alteration of a landscape.

“The flowage of the river caused significant changes to the surrounding terrain.”

2. noun

an area of land where water has flowed and changed the terrain.

“The flowage was created by a beaver dam that had burst.”

3. verb

to flow or move freely, often causing changes to the surrounding landscape.

“The river will flowage through the new channel in a few days.”

Synonyms

  • flood
  • inundation

Antonyms

  • constriction
  • obstruction