immound

/ˈɪmuːnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to enclose or surround with a dam or wall, especially to flood an area for water control or management

“The farmer decided to immound the river to prevent it from overflowing.”

2. verb

to surround or enclose with a natural or artificial barrier, such as ice or a levee, to impound or hold back

“The winter storm immounded the valley with thick ice, causing roads to be impassable.”

3. noun

an area of land surrounded by a natural or artificial barrier, especially for water control or management

“The immound created a large pond that attracted a variety of waterfowl.”

Synonyms

  • embank
  • enclose
  • flood
  • impound

Antonyms

  • divert
  • drain