n. 1.the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land 2.an overwhelming number or amount 3.light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam 4.a large flow 5.the act of flooding 6.the inward flow of the tide flood v. 1.fill quickly beyond capacity 2.cover with liquid, usually water 3.supply with an excess of 4.become filled to overflowing
