overwash

/ˌoʊvəˈwæʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a surge of water that washes over a coastal area or other land, especially during a storm or high tide.

“The overwash from the hurricane damaged many homes along the coast.”

Synonyms

  • deluge
  • flooding
  • inundation

Antonyms

  • arid
  • drought