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freshet

noun

/ˈfrɛʃɪt/

Meaning

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.

flood, torrent, overflow, surge, deluge

drought, dryness, trickle

spring freshet, heavy freshet, sudden freshet, river freshet

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

a feeling of reassurance and comfort after stress or discomfort

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

The science or skill of teaching.

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates