flowage

American  

[floh-ij] / ˈfloʊ ɪdʒ /

noun

1. an act of flowing; flow; flow.

2. the state of being flooded.

3. flowing flow or overflowing water, or other liquid.

4. Mechanics. gradual internal motion or deformation.

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flowage British  

/ ˈfləʊɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act of flowing or overflowing or the state of having overflowed

2. the liquid that flows or overflows

3. a gradual deformation or motion of certain solids, such as asphalt, which flow without fracture

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Etymology

Origin of flowage

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; flow + -age

Example Sentences

But the victory was a mixed one, with Firestone ruling that the corps must compensate landowners for a flowage easement and reduced land values.

From Washington Times

Instead, the Corps must pay for a “flowage easement,” a term for privately owned land on which the Corps has some perpetual rights.

From Washington Times

Another 10,309 acres would have “flowage easements” placed on them, allowing the Corps to flood the property if necessary and greatly restrict use and new construction.

From Washington Times

The sun was down and the St. Croix was a dark shadow by the time I made it off the flowage and into the river.

From New York Times

The board also voted to start charging planes an aviation fuel flowage fee that could result in $260,000 in revenue.

From Seattle Times