overtopping

British

/ ˌəʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ /

noun

the rising of water over the top of a barrier

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overtopping

The smaller debris basins are prone to overtopping.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025

Large waves are also expected with coastal overtopping.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025

Rivers and streams could swell, overtopping their banks and flooding the neighborhoods surrounding them.

From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

But once built, you don’t want water coming through your roof, your siding or your windows — or overtopping your foundation or slab.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

The waves rose in growing fury, each overtopping its fellow, till in a very few minutes the lately glassy sea was like a roaring and devouring monster.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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