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n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent n. a sudden forceful flow n. the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

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  1. n. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent n. a sudden forceful flow n. the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow