flood wall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flood wall
First recorded in 1950–55
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They said the Snohomish River is also experiencing major flooding and "dancing with records" as water laps against a local flood wall.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
“Would you build the flood wall first? Or would you replace the storm-water system first? The analogy I keep using is you wouldn’t remodel your kitchen without looking at your total household expense.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
The force said agencies had "assessed the damage caused by the explosion with a number of car windows broken, the top of the scaffolding on the bridge affected and some damage to the flood wall".
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2023
The new raised park, braced by a 1.2-mile flood wall and millions of tons of layered earth barged in by water, would act as a levee to hold back the surging sea.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
In 2016, the city of Mount Vernon completed construction of a flood wall aimed at protecting homes and businesses from the capricious waters of the Skagit River, which bisects its quaint downtown.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
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