noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A body of water impounded within an enclosure, such as a reservoir. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law wordnet
3. 3
   The act of impounding. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The state of being impounded. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

annexationattachmentcheckconstraintdistresseminent domain

Etymology

From impound + -ment.

Related phrases

body of water

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