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Topic: Nature

flocking

IPA: /ˈflɒkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈflɑkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A group of birds or animals that come together to move or stay in the same place.

Example: The flocking of birds in the sky created a beautiful pattern.

verb

Definition: To gather or move in a group, often used to describe birds or animals that travel together.

Example: The birds are flocking together in the trees before migrating south.

floe

IPA: /floʊ/

KK: /floʊ/

noun

Definition: A large piece of floating ice that has broken off from a bigger ice mass and is found on the surface of water.

Example: The polar bear walked across the ice floe in search of food.

flood

IPA: /flʌd/

KK: /flʌd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become covered with water or to overflow, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.

Example: The river began to flood after the heavy rain last night.

noun

Definition: An overflowing of water onto land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example: The flood caused significant damage to the homes near the river.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something completely with water or another substance, often causing damage or overwhelming it.

Example: The heavy rain flooded the streets, making it difficult to drive.

flooded

IPA: /ˈflʌdɪd/

KK: /ˈflʌdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having too much water or liquid, often as a result of heavy rain or overflowing rivers.

Example: The streets were flooded after the heavy rain last night.

verb

Definition: To have caused water to cover an area that is usually dry, often due to heavy rain or a river overflowing.

Example: The heavy rain flooded the streets, making it difficult for cars to pass.

floodgate

IPA: /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/

noun

Definition: A structure that controls the flow of water, often used to prevent flooding or to manage water levels in rivers and reservoirs.

Example: The engineers built a floodgate to protect the town from rising waters during the storm.

flooding

IPA: /ˈflʌdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈflʌdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where water covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example: The flooding after the storm caused many homes to be damaged.

verb

Definition: To cover an area with water, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.

Example: The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.

floodlit

IPA: /ˈflʌd.lɪt/

KK: /ˈflʌdˌlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing an area that is illuminated by powerful lights, often used in sports or events to enhance visibility at night.

Example: The stadium was floodlit for the evening match, allowing fans to enjoy the game under bright lights.

floodplain

IPA: /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/

KK: /ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/

noun

Definition: A flat area of land next to a river that can be covered with water when the river overflows.

Example: The floodplain was covered in water after the heavy rain.

floodway

IPA: /ˈflʌdweɪ/

KK: /ˈflʌdweɪ/

noun

Definition: A special area or channel designed to carry excess water during a flood, helping to manage and redirect floodwaters safely.

Example: The city built a floodway to protect homes from rising river levels during heavy rain.

flora

IPA: /ˈflɔːrə/

KK: /ˈflɔːrə/

noun

Definition: The plants that grow in a specific area or time, often studied or described in a book.

Example: The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse and unique.

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