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Meaning of "flood defences" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLOOD DEFENCES

flood defences  [flʌd dɪˈfensɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLOOD DEFENCES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flood defences is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLOOD DEFENCES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

flood defences

Flood control

Flood control refers to all methods used to reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flood waters.

Definition of flood defences in the English dictionary

The definition of flood defences in the dictionary is structures such as dams, artificial channels, etc, built to protect an area from flooding.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLOOD DEFENCES


advances
ədˈvɑːnsɪz
Clearances
ˈklɪərənsɪz
condolences
kənˈdəʊlənsɪz
consequences
ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz
consistencies
kənˈsɪstənsɪz
currencies
ˈkʌrənsɪz
defences
dɪˈfɛnsɪz
deficiencies
dɪˈfɪʃənsɪz
expenses
ɪkˈspɛnsɪz
finances
ˈfaɪnænsɪz
pregnancies
ˈpreɡnənsɪz
provinces
ˈprɒvɪnsɪz
residencies
ˈrezɪdənsɪz
senses
ˈsɛnsɪz
transparencies
trænsˈpærənsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLOOD DEFENCES

flood
flood basalt
flood control
flood damage
flood plain
flood tide
floodable
flooded gum
flooded out
flooder
floodgate
floodgates
flooding
floodless
floodlight
floodlighting
floodlit
floodmark
floodwall
floodwater

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLOOD DEFENCES

applied sciences
circumstances
false pretences
household appliances
irreconcilable differences
keep up appearances
life sciences
Maritime Provinces
mend one´s fences
mitigating circumstances
Pugwash conferences
rush one´s fences
sea defences
the Atlantic Provinces
the Central Provinces
the Maritime Provinces
the provinces
to all appearances
under no circumstances
under the circumstances

Synonyms and antonyms of flood defences in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flood defences» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLOOD DEFENCES

Find out the translation of flood defences to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flood defences from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flood defences» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

防洪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

defensas contra las inundaciones
570 millions of speakers

English

flood defences
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाढ़ सुरक्षा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دفاعات الفيضانات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

защиты от наводнений
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

defesas contra inundações
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বন্যা সুরক্ষা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

protection contre les inondations
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pertahanan banjir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hochwasserschutz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洪水防御
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

홍수 방어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pertahanan banjir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phòng lũ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெள்ள பாதுகாப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पूर प्रतिबंध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Taşkın savunmaları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

difese contro le inondazioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zabezpieczenia przeciwpowodziowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

захисту від повеней
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de apărare împotriva inundațiilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιπλημμυρικά έργα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vloed verdediging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

översvämningsskydd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flomsikring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flood defences

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOOD DEFENCES»

The term «flood defences» is regularly used and occupies the 81.178 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOOD DEFENCES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «flood defences» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «flood defences» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flood defences

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLOOD DEFENCES»

Discover the use of flood defences in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flood defences and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Integration of Public Health with Adaptation to Climate ...
2.5 Secondary flood defences The Flood Defence Act only concerns the primary flood defences, for which the national government has a responsibility. However, the total length of secondary defences is four times longer. Just like primary ...
Kristie L Ebi, Joel B Smith, Ian Burton, 2006
2
Flood Risk Management: Learning to Live with Rivers
7.4 Maintenance of flood defences Part of the problem experienced with the maintenance of flood defences stems from the fact that, in the past, there has been a tendency to 'think in boxes'. In particular, the design and construction of new ...
George Fleming, 2002
3
Flood control in the Netherlands
Primary flood defences protect against water from the sea and large rivers. They prevent billions of euros in damage and possibly thousands of casualties. Regional flood defences prevent from flooding from the secondary water system  ...
Zeeberg J.J., 2009
4
Comprehensive Flood Risk Management: Research for Policy and ...
This paper summarises the key findings of the risk pathway analysis of XtremRisK subproject 2 (SP 2) which main tasks consist of a reliability analysis and a breach modelling of coastal flood defences. The key results and the progress in ...
Frans Klijn, Timo Schweckendiek, 2012
5
Introductory Guide to Planning and Environmental Protection
Flood defences have helped to defend people and properties against flooding. However, climate change scenarios suggest that flood risk may increase over time, with potential significant environmental, economic and social impacts. During ...
Royal Town Planning Institute, 2002
6
Flood Risk Science and Management
Flood defences had to be removed from these data prior to the construction of the model as Flood Zones, by definition, show the undefended floodplain for various annual probabilities of flooding. Flow routes were checked and schematized ...
Gareth Pender, Hazel Faulkner, 2010
7
Environment Agency: building and maintaining river and ...
building and maintaining river and coastal flood defences in England, fourth report of session 2007-08, report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public ...
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts, 2007
8
Risk Analysis IX:
2.2.1 Enforcement Maintaining strong primary flood defences, part of the first layer of MLS, is embedded in the Dutch National Waterplan. However, “waking up” sleeper dikes and reinforce some as secondary flood defences, still is under  ...
C. A. Brebbia, 2014
9
Flooding: Fifth Report of Session 2007-08, Vol. 2: Oral and ...
Flood defences can, in many circumstances, provide a barrier against rain/river water influx, and can protect people's homes, businesses and possessions. 10. However, a failure to react quickly to changing weather conditions resulted in two  ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, 2008
10
Flood Risk Management: Hazards, Vulnerability and Mitigation ...
Safety assessment 2001 As laid down in the Flood Defence Act of 1996, the safety of all primary flood defences must be assessed every five years. The first assessment period was between 1996 and 2001. For that purpose, the guideline for ...
Jochen Schanze, Evzen Zeman, Jiri Marsalek, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLOOD DEFENCES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flood defences is used in the context of the following news items.
1
River Hull's £45m flood defences improvement plan agreed - BBC …
A £45m plan to improve flood defences along the River Hull has been agreed. The River Hull Advisory Board approved measures including ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Tirley flood prevention work begins eight years after deluge
... for clean and green environment, Councillor Jim Mason, said: "The great news is that work has started on increasing flood defences at Tirley. «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
3
Productivity plan is death knell for zero-carbon homes, say …
He said a national infrastructure plan covering key areas – transport, energy, flood defences, water, waste, communications and science ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
MULTIMILLION POUND BOOST FOR SEASIDE TOWNS - Island Echo
... areas to improve transport infrastructure, broadband connectivity, improving flood defences and improving opportunities for local people. «Island Echo, Jul 15»
5
IBEC presses for funds for road - Independent.ie
... billion in funding will be set aside annually for capital projects across a range of sectors including roads, housing schools and flood defences. «The Corkman, Jul 15»
6
MPs push for more support for Somerset flood defences
The Environment Agency invited Somerset residents to inspect new flood defences – implemented under the Somerset Flood Action Plan – just ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
7
Work to begin on flood defences on Harrison's Wharf in Purfleet
WORK will begin this week to repair the flood defences along the Thames Estuary at Harrison's Wharf in Purfleet. The defences which are a ... «YOURTHUROCK, Jul 15»
8
Howlin rejects call for extra €1 billion for health services
The plan will announce funding for roads, flood defences and housing. Mr Howlin has also confirmed he has written to all departments setting ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
9
More houses for Shoebury?
... requiring the flood risk assessment to be reviewed if the development goes ahead before the improvement works to the tidal flood defences. «Yellow Advertiser, Jul 15»
10
UK flood fund in £2.1bn reinsurance deal
... industry has said it can no longer keep its commitment to cover every household, blaming in part a lack of investment in flood defences. «Financial Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Flood defences [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/flood-defences>. May 2024 ».
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