Freshet: meaning, definitions and examples

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freshet

 

[ หˆfrษ›สƒษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water flow

A freshet is a sudden rise in the level of a stream or river due to melting snow or heavy rain. It typically occurs during the spring when seasonal thawing happens, leading to increased water flow. Freshets can lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

Synonyms

deluge, flood, inundation

Examples of usage

  • The freshet caused the river to overflow its banks.
  • After the heavy rains, the freshet filled the nearby lake to capacity.
  • We observed the freshet while hiking along the riverbank.

Translations

Translations of the word "freshet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freshet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคขเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hochwasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banjir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ freshet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดชๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbordamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸkฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุถุงู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povodeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povodeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดชๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poplava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ั‚ะฐัา›ั‹ะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inundaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'freshet' originates from Middle English 'freschet', which is a diminutive form derived from 'fresh'. The word can be traced back to Old English 'fresca', meaning 'fresh', and is related to the modern term 'fresh' in the sense of newly occurred or recent. Historically, it has been used to describe the fresh, swift flow of water from melted snow or seasonal rains, particularly in the context of rivers and streams. The concept of a freshet has been significant in many cultures where agriculture is heavily influenced by seasonal water flow patterns, especially in regions with pronounced wet and dry seasons.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,625, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.