Definitions
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- adjective Preventing or countering
flooding .
Etymologies
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Examples
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City Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said in televised address late Sunday night that large amounts of water were surging toward the Thai capital from the north of the country, potentially swamping six north and northeastern city districts along with the government's own antiflood headquarters at Bangkok's old international airport.
Economic Impact From Thai Flood Spreads James Hookway 2011
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As late as Friday, officials said they would remain there to direct antiflood operations even as floodwaters seeped into the area, stranding aircraft in large pools of water and lapping at the terminal buildings.
Bangkok Heads Into Critical Days James Hookway 2011
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Thailand's capital city faces an uncertain few days in which its antiflood defenses will be given their toughest test yet.
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