Meaning Of The Word Flood control

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flood control in American English
the protection of land from floods, as by soil conservation, reforestation, the construction of dams, reservoirs, river embankments, etc.
noun: the act or technique of controlling river flow with dams, dikes, artificial channels, etc., so as to minimize the occurrence of floods

flood control in British English
noun: the technique or practice of preventing or controlling floods with dams, artificial channels, etc

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