01 n. The act of inundating, or the state of being inundated; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
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The act of inundating, or the state of being inundated; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.“With inundation wide the deluge reigns, Drowns the deep valleys, and o'erspreads the plains.” — Wilkie.
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An overspreading of any kind; overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx; as, an inundation of tourists.“To stop the inundation of her tears.” — Shak.